anti-thixotropic (Re: Marmite abuse)


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Posted by David Brooks on February 01, 2004 at 19:47:53 from 208.210.80.40 user DavidBrooks.

In Reply to: Re: Marmite abuse (1) posted by Ian E-N on February 01, 2004 at 10:09:59:

A much better term than non-Newtonian is "anti-thixotropic" - thixotropy being the property of becoming fluid when agitated and solid when left alone.

A proper mix of corn-starch-and-water is good for hours of counter-intuitive fun.


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