
Viscid
Difficult Cleanup
Use 'viscid' to describe substances that are stubbornly sticky and cause cleaning difficulties.

After the party, the viscid soda spills on the floor were a nightmare to mop up.
Physical Sensation
Viscid describes a tactile experience; imagine touching something that resists your fingers, like honey.

The viscid residue from the stickers felt uncomfortable on my skin.
Not Just Liquid
'Viscid' is not exclusive to liquids – it applies to semi-solids or thick pastes as well.

The viscid clay kept sticking to the sculptor's hands.
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