Pseudoplastic

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any material that exhibits pseudoplasticity
Adjective
  1. 1
    Whose viscosity decreases as shear stress increases (as with paint and ketchup, for example).

Synonyms

All synonyms
shear thinningshear-thinning

Etymology

From pseudo- + plastic.

Related phrases

shear stress

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