Viscosity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-029776",
  "term": "Viscosity",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The internal friction within a fluid that causes it to resist flow. Absolute viscosity is typically given in centipoise; kinematic viscosity is the absolute viscosity divided by the fluid density. Kinematic viscosity is typically reported in units of centistokes (cSt).\n\n2. The internal properties of a liquid that offer resistance to flow. Substances that are extremely viscous do not flow readily.\n\n3. The molecular friction within a fluid that produces flow resistance.\n\n4. A measure of the internal friction of a fluid that provides resistance to shear within the fluid.\n\n5. Friction or resistance to the flow of a liquid.\n\n6. A measure of the internal friction of a fluid that provides resistance to shear within the fluid. The greater the forces of internal friction (i.e. the greater the viscosity), the less easily the fluid will flow.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Leaking Underground Storage Tanks Sites Glossary",
    "Oil Pollution Prevention Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "Glossary: Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources",
    "I-BEAM Glossary of Terms",
    "Glossary of Technical Terms: Office of Underground Storage Tanks"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/viscosity/"
}