rheology

noun

rhe·​ol·​o·​gy rē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce rheology (audio)
: a science dealing with the deformation and flow of matter
also : the ability to flow or be deformed
rheological adjective
or less commonly rheologic
rheologically adverb
rheologist noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web For their analysis, the authors combined two complementary techniques: rheology (relating to how a material deforms) to measure flow properties, and NMR relaxometry to characterize the properties and structures of each mixture. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Dec. 2021 Each variety was brushed onto canvas and analyzed using rheology to measure the paint's flow properties. Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2021 Dissolve solids other than the rheology modifier in water. Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 5 July 2019 The seemingly fluid nature of these slinky beasts intrigued researcher Marc-Antoine Fardin, who specializes in rheology, or the flow of matter. Ben Panko, Smithsonian, 15 Sep. 2017

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Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rheology was in 1929

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Cite this Entry

“Rheology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheology. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

rheology

noun
rhe·​ol·​o·​gy rē-ˈäl-ə-jē How to pronounce rheology (audio)
plural rheologies
: a science dealing with the deformation and flow of matter

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