In condensed matter physics and physical chemistry, the terms viscous liquid, supercooled liquid, and glassforming liquid are often used interchangeably to designate liquids that are at the same time highly viscous, can be or are supercooled, and able to form a glass.

What is meant by viscous liquid?

A viscous fluid is a fluid which does not flow easily. ... In oil and syrup, the particles move sluggishly; such liquids are termed viscous. A viscous fluid is a fluid which does not flow easily.

What is an example of a viscous liquid?

Some examples of highly viscous liquids are oils, honey, glycerin, tar and sulfuric acid. Viscosity is the ability of substances, especially fluids, to resist flow. It can also be referred to as the measure of the ability of a liquid to resist being deformed by extensional stress.