チキソ性せい

noun

thixotropy

Technical term in rheology and materials science. Refers to the property of certain gels or fluids that become less viscous when shaken, stirred, or otherwise stressed, and return to a more viscous state at rest.

• この塗と料りょうはチキソ性せいが高たかいため、刷毛はけで塗ぬりやすい。

  This paint has high thixotropy, so it is easy to apply with a brush.

• チキソ性せいを示しめすゲルは、振ふると液えき体たいのように流ながれる。

  A gel that exhibits thixotropy flows like a liquid when shaken.