Dilatant

adj, noun

adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A dilator.
  2. 2
    A substance whose viscosity increases with rate of shear.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Tending to dilate, or causing dilation.
  2. 2
    Exhibiting dilatancy.

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