Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dilatant
Adjective
/ˈdɪləˌtænt/
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Definition
A material that becomes thicker or more viscous when subjected to shear stress.
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Examples
- When pressure was applied, the dilatant solution became more difficult to stir.
- The behavior of the dilatant fluid was surprising to the scientists conducting the experiments.
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Meaning
Dilatant materials exhibit an increase in viscosity when they are stirred or stressed, which is contrary to what most fluids do.
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Synonyms
- Shear-thickening
- Non-Newtonian