rheology

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rhe·ol·o·gy / rēˈäləjē/ • n. the branch of physics that deals with the deformation and flow of matter, esp. the non-Newtonian flow of liquids and the plastic flow of solids.DERIVATIVES: rhe·o·log·i·cal / ˌrēəˈläjikəl/ adj.rhe·ol·o·gist / -jist/ n.

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English

rheology

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rheology (adj. rheological)
1. Study of deformation and flow in materials, including their elasticity, viscosity, and plasticity.

2. In geology, the study of flow in water, ice, magma, and during rock deformation.

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY

rheology

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rheology Study of deformation and flow of materials; in food technology it involves plasticity of fats, doughs, milk curd, etc. It provides a scientific basis for subjective measurements such as mouth feel, spreadability, pourability.

A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition DAVID A. BENDER