揺よう変へん性せい

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 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

• この塗と料りょうは揺よう変へん性せいを持もつため、刷毛はけで塗ぬるときは粘ねん度どが下さがり、塗ぬった後あとはすぐに固かたまります。

  Because this paint has thixotropy, its viscosity decreases when applied with a brush and it sets quickly after application.