Translation guide
Thixotropy is a property of certain fluids or gels that become less viscous when shaken, stirred, or stressed, and return to a more solid state at rest. This guide helps you describe this concept in Japanese.
The scientific or technical term for the property of becoming fluid when agitated and gelling when still.
The standard loanword for thixotropy, widely used in scientific and technical contexts.
このゲルはチキソトロピーを示す。
This gel exhibits thixotropy.
A native Japanese term for thixotropy, literally 'shake-change property'. Used in technical literature.
揺変性流体のレオロジー特性を測定した。
We measured the rheological properties of the thixotropic fluid.
An abbreviation of 揺変性, sometimes used in compound terms or as a prefix.
揺変ゲルの挙動を観察する。
Observe the behavior of the thixotropic gel.
Adjectival use to describe a material that has thixotropic properties.
The adjectival form using the loanword, common in technical descriptions.
この塗料はチキソトロピックな性質を持っている。
This paint has thixotropic properties.
Using the native term as an adjective with の.
揺変性の流体は静止すると固化する。
Thixotropic fluids solidify when at rest.
When you need to describe thixotropy to a non-specialist, using everyday language.
A clear, non-technical explanation: 'a property where it becomes liquid when stirred and solidifies when left alone'.
このインクは、かき混ぜると液体になり、放置すると固まる性質があります。
This ink has the property of becoming liquid when stirred and solidifying when left alone.
Another simple description: 'becomes soft when shaken, hardens when left still'.
このゲルは振ると柔らかくなり、静置すると硬くなる。
This gel becomes soft when shaken and hardens when left still.
In academic or industrial contexts, チキソトロピー is universally understood. 揺変性 is more formal and often appears in written Japanese. For general audiences, use a descriptive phrase.