viscid
pronunciation
How to pronounce viscid in British English:
UK [ˈvɪsɪd]
How to pronounce viscid in American English:
US [ˈvɪsɪd]
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- Adjective:
- having the properties of glue
Word Origin
- viscid (adj.)
- "sticky," 1630s, from French viscide or directly from Late Latin viscidus "sticky, clammy," from Latin viscum "mistletoe, birdlime" (see viscous). Related: Viscidity (1610s); viscidly.
Example
- 1. Stools and counters are lined with chrome , the lighting is viscid .
- 2. Paper wrapping , impregnated with viscid isolation impregnation substance ;
- 3. Viscid branched perennial of the southwestern united states and northern mexico having tuberous roots and deep red flowers .
- 4. Strong to edaphic adaptability , with grit earth had better , viscid earth can grow , root system is lighter , produce power stronger .
- 5. Raceme not covered with viscid secretion ; perianth tube broadly funnelform , lobes strongly recurved or revolute .