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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