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