viscous
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The thought is that donating blood reduces iron levels and makes the blood less viscous; thicker blood is associated with a higher risk of blood clots and heart attacks.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
Chevron recently expanded its footprint in Venezuela in an asset-swap deal that would boost its position in regions rich in viscous heavy oil that U.S. refineries favor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The study, published in Physical Review Letters, demonstrates that viscous liquids can abruptly snap when stretched with enough force.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
A resurgence of Venezuela's industry could pose problems for Canada, which produces similarly viscous oil and exports much of it to the US, but analysts reckon the risk is minor.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
She brought me a vast, viscous, canary-yellow wedge of lemon pie.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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