non-Newtonian fluid (Q15997)
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fluid that does not follow Newton's Law of Viscosity, viscosity (the measure of a fluid's ability to resist gradual deformation by shear or tensile stresses) of non-Newtonian fluids is dependent on shear rate or shear rate history
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | non-Newtonian fluid |
fluid that does not follow Newton's Law of Viscosity, viscosity (the measure of a fluid's ability to resist gradual deformation by shear or tensile stresses) of non-Newtonian fluids is dependent on shear rate or shear rate history |