thixotropy

Definitions

noun The property exhibited by certain gels of becoming fluid when stirred or shaken and returning to the semisolid state upon standing.

noun 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.

[Greek thixis, touch (from thinganein, thig-, to touch; see dheigh- in Indo-European roots) + –tropy.]

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

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However, too high thixotropy makes it difficult to empty the moulds.

7. Slip casting 1991
Water glass decreases thixotropy, whereas soda ash does not affect it.

7. Slip casting 1991
This repulsion makes the slip fluid with less water. thixotropy

7. Slip casting 1991
WACKER's pyrogenic silicas (HDK®) are ideal for imparting thixotropy, for reinforcing coating materials, printing inks, adhesives and sealants, for controlling powder flow and for many other applications.

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i love this: thixotropy the melting and melding and healing all the way to the ivory cusp of idealism that's like sex i guess that's when i truly realize that

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i love this: thixotropy the melting and melding and healing all the way to the ivory cusp of idealism that's like sex i guess that's when i truly realize that

foryourtime Diary Entry foryourtime 2004