thixotropy
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek θίξις (thíxis, “touching”) + τροπή (tropḗ, “turning”) (from Ancient Greek τρέπω (trépō, “turn, change”)).
Noun
thixotropy (uncountable)
- (physics) The reduction of viscosity with increased shear
- (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
- rheopexy
Related terms
- thixotropic
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