Concept information

physical property > viscosity

Preferred term

viscosity  

Definition

  • Energy dissipation and generation of stresses in a fluid by the distortion of fluid elements; quantitatively, when otherwise qualified, the absolute viscosity. Also known as flow resistance.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/8977

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