viscous
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American fuel makers are snapping up the rising supplies of Venezuela’s heavy, viscous oil that their refineries were designed to process.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
A resurgence of Venezuela's industry could pose problems for Canada, which produces similarly viscous oil and exports much of it to the US, but analysts reckon the risk is minor.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
“This is my witches’ brew,” she said laughing as she stirred the viscous inky liquid inside the bucket.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
Crude in this region is dense, viscous, and difficult to handle.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
Because in the next instant, time moves like a viscous liquid, dampening all sound.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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