viscid
[ vis-id ]
/ ˈvɪs ɪd /
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adjective
having a glutinous consistency; sticky; adhesive; viscous.
Botany. covered by a sticky substance.
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British Dictionary definitions for viscid
viscid
/ (ˈvɪsɪd) /
adjective
cohesive and sticky; glutinous; viscous
(esp of a leaf) covered with a sticky substance
Derived forms of viscid
viscidity or viscidness, nounviscidly, adverbWord Origin for viscid
C17: from Late Latin viscidus sticky, from Latin viscum mistletoe or birdlime
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Medical definitions for viscid
viscid
[ vĭs′ĭd ]
adj.
Thick and adhesive. Used of a fluid.
Covered with a sticky coating.
Other words from viscid
vis•cid′i•ty null n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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