viscous

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"Showing that viscous effects are enough to promote solid-like fracture behavior opens a world of new questions to explore in this area of scientific inquiry."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Venezuela pumped 3 million barrels of viscous crude a day in the 1990s, but its output has fallen to 900,000 barrels a day after years of scant investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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

“This is my witches’ brew,” she said laughing as she stirred the viscous inky liquid inside the bucket.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

The dragon pulled himself backward along the grass, letting the yellow fluid flow in a long, viscous trail.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz