Use 'viscid' to describe substances that are stubbornly sticky and cause cleaning difficulties. After the party, the viscid soda spills on the floor were a nightmare to mop up.
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Physical Sensation
Viscid describes a tactile experience; imagine touching something that resists your fingers, like honey. The viscid residue from the stickers felt uncomfortable on my skin.
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Not Just Liquid
'Viscid' is not exclusive to liquids – it applies to semi-solids or thick pastes as well. The viscid clay kept sticking to the sculptor's hands.