I still like thixotropic better towards the bottom of the page. From Wordnik.com. [Lovely sunny sunshine] Reference
At the Science Centre we created a thixotropic mixture of corn starch and water. From Wordnik.com. [Robot receptionists] Reference
A thixotropic substance is not one that is thick, though that does seem to apply to ketchup. From Wordnik.com. [Robot receptionists] Reference
As Allgeyer points out (and as I remember pointing out back when I worked at the Saskatchewan Science Centre), ketchup exhibits thixotropic tendencies. From Wordnik.com. [Robot receptionists] Reference
As with all of these pens, the ink is pressurized (so that it works in low-g, as well as upside down, etc), and uses "thixotropic ink," which can write on plastic, metal or even wet surfaces. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing] Reference
The thixotropic, non-sag, properties allow easy dispensing on unlevel or vertical surfaces. From Wordnik.com. [ThomasNet News - Today's New Product News] Reference
These micro-dispensing systems are characterised by the following properties: single-drop volumes from 10 to 200 nano-litres; dispensing frequencies up to 100Hz; a dispensing accuracy of less than one per cent; and media viscosities up to 200,000mPas (thixotropic). From Wordnik.com. [Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news] Reference
The project measurement status also includes other practical information, such as the amount of thixotropic mud (semi-solid) used on the site, which is used as an indicator of the environmental impact from "dumping water from the construction of foundations and retaining walls". From Wordnik.com. [YubaNet.com] Reference
Thi-Vex II Silicone Thickener (thixotropic agent). From Wordnik.com. [Silk Mermaid » Digigrade leg extensions] Reference
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