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viscid

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪsɪd/

The English word “viscid” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having a high viscosity.
  2. Sticky, slimy, or glutinous.
  3. Covered with a viscid layer.

Etymology

From Late Latin viscidus, from viscum (“birdlime”).

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