noun
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 agitated, and then return to a more viscous state at rest. Compare チキソトロピー, a common loanword synonym.
See also: チキソトロピー
Because this paint has thixotropy, its viscosity decreases when applied with a brush and it sets quickly after application.