Meaning & use
Rheology
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The branch of physics concerned with the flow and deformation of matter, especially liquids and soft solids.
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Rheology helps engineers understand how molten plastic flows through a mold.
The rheology of blood changes significantly when a person is dehydrated.
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Coined in the early 20th century from Greek rheo ("to flow") and -logy ("study of"), rheology bridges physics, chemistry, and engineering.
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