noun
Technical term in physics and materials science for the property of certain gels or fluids that become less viscous when shaken, stirred, or otherwise stressed, and return to a more solid state at rest.
このゲルはチキソトロピーを示すため、振ると液体のように流れる。
This gel exhibits thixotropy, so it flows like a liquid when shaken.
チキソトロピーは
Thixotropy is an important property in the design of paints and inks.