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viscid

adjective vis·cid \ˈvi-səd\

Definition of VISCID

a : having an adhesive quality : sticky

b : having a glutinous consistency : viscous

: covered with a sticky layer

— vis·cid·i·ty \vi-ˈsi-də-tē\ noun

— vis·cid·ly \ˈvi-səd-lē\ adverb

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Late Latin viscidus, from Latin viscum birdlime — more at viscous

First Known Use: 1635

Medical Dictionary

adjective vis·cid \ˈvis-əd\

: having an adhesive quality

: having a glutinous consistency : viscous

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