Example Sentences

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This is the first metafluid that has been shown to transition between Newtonian and non-Newtonian states.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2024

For instance, in Barbie & Her Sisters in a Puppy Chase, her world demonstrates curious non-Newtonian properties.

From Scientific American • Jul. 21, 2023

The explanation is that the mantle behaves as a non-Newtonian fluid, meaning that it responds differently to stresses depending on how quickly the stress is applied.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

But to blunt shearing or rotational forces, he adds pouches filled with non-Newtonian fluids, which he says increase resistance when stressed.

From Reuters • Jan. 8, 2014

It’s the non-Newtonian edition of the quarterback rookie battle, with Jacksonville’s Blaine Gabbert and Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton battling for second place in our hearts.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2011