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Give a simple meaning of the word viscosity in your own words.

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Viscosity is the property of fluids that corresponds to the microscopic transport of momentum by molecular diffusion.
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Answer:

Viscosity is the measure of how much something can flow.

Step-by-step explanation:

For example Honey is high in viscosity because it does not flow well. But water on the other hand is low in viscosity because it flows well

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