Viscosity refers to the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow or its internal friction. It is a property that describes how easily a fluid can be deformed or how it resists flowing under the influence of an external force, such as gravity or shear stress.
In simpler terms, viscosity is the thickness or "stickiness" of a fluid. It determines how easily a fluid can flow or how resistant it is to pouring. For example, honey has a higher viscosity than water because it flows more slowly and sticks to surfaces more readily.
Here are some examples of different liquids and their approximate viscosity values at room temperature (25°C or 77°F):
Water: 0.89 centipoise (cP)
Honey: 2,000 - 10,000 cP
Milk: 1.5 - 3.5 cP
Olive Oil: 80 - 100 cP
Motor Oil (SAE 30): 300 - 500 cP
Maple Syrup: 2,000 - 3,000 cP
Ketchup: 50,000 - 100,000 cP
Molasses: 5,000 - 10,000 cP
Ethanol: 1.2 cP
Glycerin: 150 - 1,500 cP
Please note that these values are approximate and can vary depending on factors such as temperature and composition. Also, viscosity values can be reported in different units, so it's important to check the specific unit when comparing different measurements.
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