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Meanings of coefficient of viscosity in English

A measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid under an applied force.

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        Examples for "absolute viscosity"
        Examples for "absolute viscosity"
        1
        Subjoined is a table giving the absolute viscosity of various gums.
        Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, September 26, 1891
        2
        The absolute viscosity of water at 15° C. determined in four different instruments is shown below.
        Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, September 26, 1891