thixotropy

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Definition of thixotropy

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable)The reduction of viscosity with increased shear
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noun

  1. (uncountable)The reduction of viscosity with increased shear
  2. (uncountable)The property of certain gels whereby they become fluids when agitated and return to being solid or semi-solid when allowed to stand.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek θίξις (thíxis, “touching”) + Ancient Greek τροπή (tropḗ, “turning”, from τρέπω (trépō, “turn, change”)) + -y.

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