rheology noun. [rɪ'ɒlǝdʒi] E20.
[from RHEO- + -LOGY.]
Physics.
1. The branch of science that deals with the deformation and flow of matter, esp. the non-Newtonian flow of liquids and the plastic flow of solids. E20.

2. The rheological properties of a substance. M20.

■ rheo'logical adjective of or pertaining to the deformation and flow properties of matter M20.

■ rheo'logically adverb as regards rheology M20.

■ rheologist noun M20.

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