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thixotropy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
thixotropy
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The reduction of viscosity with increased shear

Uncountable

noun

The property of certain gels whereby they become fluids when agitated and return to being solid or semi-solid when allowed to stand.

Uncountable

Etymology

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

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

thixotropic

Antonyms

rheopexy

Questions

What does thixotropy mean?
The reduction of viscosity with increased shear
Where does thixotropy come from?
From Ancient Greek θίξις (thíxis, “touching”) + Ancient Greek τροπή (tropḗ, “turning”, from τρέπω (trépō, “turn, change”)) + -y.

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