Meaning & use

Viscometry

noun·Academic

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The branch of science and technology concerned with measuring the viscosity of liquids.

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The lab used viscometry to determine how temperature affected the oil's flow properties.

Viscometry is essential in the food industry for controlling the texture of sauces and syrups.

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The instrument used to perform viscometry is called a viscometer or rheometer.

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viscosity measurement

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