Newtonian fluid

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007934",
  "term": "Newtonian fluid",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A fluid whose shear stress is directly proportional to the shear rate, with the constant of proportionality being the fluid's viscosity. This means its viscosity remains constant regardless of the applied shear stress or shear rate. Water and air are common examples of Newtonian fluids, exhibiting predictable flow behavior under varying conditions.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1979, 51, 1213. 'Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry Part 1.13. Definitions, Terminology and Symbols for Rheological Properties' on page 1216 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197951051213)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/newtonian-fluid/"
}