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What is thixotropy?

What is thixotropy? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (physics) The reduction of viscosity with increased shear
  2. (medicine) The property of certain gels whereby they become fluids when agitated and return to being solid or semi-solid when allowed to stand.
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Schlumberger chemist Chris Sawdon says that at least part of this thixotropy comes from the macerated tomatoes.
Low oil absorption, low thixotropy, it can be widely used in the low VOC systems.
Do not overmix, as this will tend to break the thixotropy and increase the risk of runs.
The mixture should be in the form of a very plastic paste with an excellent thixotropy and highly workable.
Another property of muscles that increases resistance is thixotropy.
The material has tremendous thixotropy and sets very rigidly so it will prevent distortion from a flexible tray.

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