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viscid

Syllabification: (vis·cid)
Pronunciation: /ˈvisid/

Definition of viscid

adjective

  • glutinous; sticky:the viscid mucus lining of the intestine

Derivatives

viscidity

Pronunciation: /vəˈsidətē/

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin viscidus, from Latin viscum 'birdlime'

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