non-Newtonian
- a word derived from Newtonian.
Example Sentences
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However, when the capsules are collapsed, the suspension transforms into a non-Newtonian fluid, meaning that its viscosity will change in response to shear force -- the greater the shear force, the more fluid it becomes.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2024
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
Paint is probably the Internet’s second favorite non-Newtonian fluid to vibrate on a speaker.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 15, 2013
The Law of Conservation of Highlights states that as pregame shows expand and the number of games contracts, highlight reels begin to stretch to non-Newtonian lengths.
From New York Times ● Nov. 24, 2011
