thixotropy
nounEtymology From Ancient Greek θίξις (thíxis, “touching”) + Ancient Greek τροπή (tropḗ, “turning”, from τρέπω (trépō, “turn, change”)) + -y.
1
Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The reduction of viscosity with increased shear
2
Medicine, Sciences 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