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viscid Definition

vis·cid (vis′id)

adjective

  1. having a cohesive and sticky fluid consistency; viscous
  2. covered with a viscid substance

Etymology: LL viscidus, sticky < L viscum, birdlime: see viscous

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viscid

modif.

viscous, cohesive, syrupy; see adhesive, thick 3.

viscid Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • silk: Why does viscid silk have a high value of the merit index?