viscid

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈvɪsɪd/ See IPA manual

Freq #217026

Meanings

1

adj
having the sticky properties of an adhesive

The viscid goop caused all the cat hair to stick to my hands.
2

adj
Having a high viscosity.

The word viscid appears in scientific writing with a precise technical sense.
3

adj
Sticky, slimy, or glutinous.

The word viscid appears in scientific writing with a precise technical sense.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

2 adj · having a high viscosity. viscous

3 adj · sticky, slimy, or glutinous. mucilaginous

Word family

Derived forms viscidityviscidlyviscidness

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin viscum Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-der. Latin -idus Late Latin viscidus English viscid From Late Latin viscidus, from viscum (“birdlime”).

Topics

Describing Qualities

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