mucosity

/mjuːsɒsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being mucous; the viscosity or consistency of mucus.

“The mucosity of the wound made it difficult to clean and heal properly.”

2. noun

A property of a substance that makes it viscous and jelly-like, like mucus.

“The mucosity of the sauce made it hard to pour from the bottle.”

Synonyms

  • thickness
  • viscosity

Antonyms

  • dissolution
  • dryness