thixotropy

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Etymology

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

Noun

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thixotropy (uncountable)

  1. (physics) The reduction of viscosity with increased shear
  2. (medicine) 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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