non-Newtonian fluid

noun

a fluid whose stress at each point is not linearly proportional to the strain rate at that point; i.e. its viscosity depends on the applied shear force

Opposite
Newtonian fluid
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Meanings

nounnon-Newtonian fluid (plural non-Newtonian fluids)

plural non-Newtonian fluids

  1. natural sciencesa fluid whose stress at each point is not linearly proportional to the strain rate at that point; i.e. its viscosity depends on the applied shear force

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
Newtonian fluid

Origin

From non-Newtonian + fluid.

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