Thixotropy

Origin

From Ancient Greek θίξις (thiksis, "touching") + τροπή (tropē, "turning") (from Ancient Greek τρέπω (trepō, "turn, change")).

Full definition of thixotropy

Noun

1. (chemistry, medicine) The property of certain gels whereby they become fluids when agitated and return to being solid or semi-solid when allowed to stand.

Related terms

• thixotropic