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| glair |
the raw white of an egg used in glazing or sizing, or a similar viscous substance. |
| maple syrup |
a sweet, viscous liquid made by reducing the sap from maple trees. |
| nonviscous |
combined form of viscous. |
| oil |
any of numerous mineral, animal, plant, or synthetic substances that are viscous, usu. liquid, and greasy, and that are soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water. [1/7 definitions] |
| ropy |
forming sticky, thick threads, as some viscous liquids. [1/2 definitions] |
| rosin oil |
a viscous, brownish, odorless oil obtained by fractional distillation of rosin and used in lubricants, electrical insulation, and inks. |
| schnapps |
any of several strong alcoholic liquors, esp. a certain type of gin, or a sweet viscous liquor. |
| semen |
the slightly milky, viscous fluid that is secreted by male reproductive organs, and that contains sperm. |
| semifluid |
having characteristics of both a solid and a liquid; thick but able to flow; viscous. [2 definitions] |
| slime |
an offensive slippery liquid, such as thin, viscous mud or the skin secretions of fish. [1/2 definitions] |
| stiff |
rather firm in consistency; viscous; thick. [1/13 definitions] |
| syrup |
a solution of sugar in water, esp. a viscous solution containing flavoring or medication. [1/2 definitions] |
| thick |
of a viscous or heavy consistency. [1/10 definitions] |
| viscose |
a viscous solution of treated cellulose used in making such products as rayon and cellophane. [2/4 definitions] |
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