thixotropy noun. [Ɵɪk'sɒtrǝpi] E20.
[from Greek thixis touching + -O- + Greek tropē turning + -Y³.]
Chemistry. The property displayed by certain gels of becoming fluid when shaken, stirred, etc., and of reverting back to a gel when left to stand; reduction of viscosity in the presence of an applied stress.

■ thixotropic [-'trǝʊpɪk, -'trɒpɪk] adjective exhibiting or pertaining to thixotropy E20.

■ thixotropically [-'trǝʊp-, -'trɒp-] adverb M20.

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