Thixotropy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thixotropy is a noun meaning (physics) The reduction of viscosity with increased shear.
Meaning
(physics) The reduction of viscosity with increased shear.
More Meanings
- (medicine) The property of certain gels whereby they become fluids when agitated and return to being solid or semi-solid when allowed to stand.
Antonyms for thixotropy
Common opposites include rheopexy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dilatant, gyroviscosity, dilatancy, hyperviscoelasticity, thermoviscoelasticity, piezotropy.
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