Meaning & use
thixotropic
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Describing a fluid or gel that becomes less viscous when shaken, stirred, or otherwise agitated, and thickens again at rest.
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Ketchup is a classic thixotropic fluid, which is why shaking the bottle helps it pour.
The paint was formulated to be thixotropic so it wouldn't drip once applied.
A note on using this word
From Greek "thixis" (touching) and "trope" (turning or change), the term is widely used in chemistry, materials science, and product design, including paints and gels.
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