thixotropy in English
noun
1
the property of becoming less viscous when subjected to an applied stress, shown for example by some gels that become temporarily fluid when shaken or stirred.
A very desirable property in many applications is thixotropy , in which the material behaves as a gel or very viscous liquid at rest or subject to mild shear, but flows freely when subjected to a larger shear.
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1. Such admixtures accelerate the set and increase the thixotropy of unhardened mixtures containing hydraulic cement and water, yet can be readily handled and stored in stable form until ready to be used.