viscous; thick and sticky
Describes liquids or semi-liquids that are thick, sticky, and flow slowly. Often used in technical or formal contexts.
This liquid is viscous and doesn't flow easily.
A thick, sticky secretion covered the wound.
粘度 refers specifically to the degree of viscosity (a measurable property), whereas 粘稠 describes the quality of being viscous.
Standard kanji spelling.
Rare variant using the older form 黏.
Compound of 粘 (sticky) and 稠 (dense, thick). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys the idea of thick, sticky consistency.