syruplike
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syrup — syruplike, adj. /sir euhp, serr /, n. 1. any of various thick, sweet liquids prepared for table use from molasses, glucose, etc., water, and often a flavoring agent. 2. any of various preparations consisting of fruit juices, water, etc., boiled… … Universalium
cough syrup — a medicated, syruplike fluid, usually flavored and nonnarcotic or mildly narcotic, for relieving coughs or soothing irritated throats. Also called cough medicine. [1875 80] * * * … Universalium
cough syrup — cough′ syr up n. pha a medicated, syruplike fluid, usu. flavored and nonnarcotic or mildly narcotic, for relieving coughs or soothing irritated throats. Also called cough′ med icine • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
viscose — [vis′kōs΄] adj. [LL viscosus: see VISCOUS] 1. VISCOUS 2. of, containing, or made of viscose n. 1. an amber colored, syruplike solution made by treating cellulose with sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide: used in making rayon thread and fabrics … English World dictionary
wood tar — n. a dark, sticky, syruplike substance obtained by destructive distillation of wood and used in the preservation of timber, rope, etc … English World dictionary
glyceric acid — noun a syrupy acid obtained by oxidation of glycerol or glyceraldehyde • Hypernyms: ↑acid * * * gləˈserik , (ˈ)gli|serik , ˈglisərik noun Etymology: glyceric International Scientific Vocabulary glycer + ic : a syrupy hydroxy acid HOCH2CHOHCOOH… … Useful english dictionary
vis|cose — vis|cose1 «VIHS kohs», noun, adjective. –n. a thicsticky substance made by treating cellulose with caustic soda and carbon disulfide. Viscose is used in manufacturing rayon and cellophane, for sizing, and for other purposes. –adj. having to do… … Useful english dictionary
