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VISCID
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Dictionary entry overview: What does viscid mean?
• VISCID (adjective)
The adjective VISCID has 1 sense:
1. having the sticky properties of an adhesive
Familiarity information: VISCID used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having the sticky properties of an adhesive
Synonyms:
gluey; glutinous; gummy; mucilaginous; pasty; sticky; viscid; viscous
Similar:
adhesive (tending to adhere)
Derivation:
viscidity; viscidness (the property of being cohesive and sticky)
Context examples
The secretions of exocrine glands are abnormal, resulting in excessively viscid mucus production which causes obstruction of passageways (including pancreatic and bile ducts, intestines, and bronchi).
(Cystic Fibrosis, NCI Thesaurus)
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