non-Newtonian fluid

English

Etymology

From non-Newtonian +‎ fluid.

Noun

non-Newtonian fluid (plural non-Newtonian fluids)

  1. (physics) 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

Antonyms

Hyponyms

  • non-Newtonian liquid

Coordinate terms

  • non-Newtonian flow

See also

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