Shear thinning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010804",
  "term": "Shear thinning",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rheological behavior observed in non-Newtonian fluids where the apparent viscosity decreases as the shear rate increases. This phenomenon, also known as pseudoplasticity, occurs because the internal structure of the fluid rearranges under shear, reducing resistance to flow. Many paints, polymer solutions, and biological fluids exhibit shear thinning.",
  "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 1217 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197951051213)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/shear-thinning/"
}