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viscid
vis·cid [ víssid ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. thick and sticky: thick and sticky in consistency
2. covered with sticky substance: describes a leaf or other plant part that is covered with a sticky substance
[Mid-17th century. < late Latin viscidus< Latin viscum (see viscous)]

vis·cid·i·ty [ vi síddətee ] noun
vis·cid·ly [ víssidlee ] adverb
vis·cid·ness [ víssidnəss ] noun
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