Viscid
adjective
Sticky or thick, hard to get off.
The syrup on the pancakes was so viscid that it took forever to clean the plate.
adjective
In botany, having a slimy or sticky texture.
The surface of the leaf was viscid, causing small insects to become trapped.
Often appears as...
- viscid leaf
- viscid surface
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Sticky or thick, hard to get off.
The syrup on the pancakes was so viscid that it took forever to clean the plate.
adjective
In botany, having a slimy or sticky texture.
The surface of the leaf was viscid, causing small insects to become trapped.
Often appears as...
- viscid leaf
- viscid surface
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Difficult 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Not 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Difficult 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Not 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Difficult 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Not 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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