Tisotropi

from yunani

Verified
Standard
noun
sains
Loanword
From yunani

Definition

A physical phenomenon in liquids or gels where viscosity decreases (becoming thinner) under stress or agitation, and increases when left undisturbed.

Etymology

Borrowed from the English term 'thixotropy', derived from Greek 'thixis' (touch) and 'tropos' (change).

Semantic Category

Loanword