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

• Newtonian fluid

Hyponyms

• non-Newtonian liquid

Coordinate terms

• non-Newtonian flow

See also

• rheology