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rheology Definition

rhe·ol·ogy (rē älə jē)

noun

the study of the change in form and the flow of matter, embracing elasticity, viscosity, and plasticity

Etymology: rheo- + -logy

rheology Related Forms
rhe′o·logi·cal (-ə läji kəl) adjective rhe·olo·gist noun
rheology Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • material: This seemingly simple fact has a great impact on the long time dynamics and rheology of the material.
  • suspension: NE is involved in modeling the rheology of concentrated suspensions ( see below ).
  • paste: Paste flow and extrusion We have developed a scientifically sound yet comparatively simple method to measure the rheology of pastes and gels.
  • fluid: Dr. Binding's research interests encompass all aspects of the rheology of complex fluids.
  • lithosphere: The models will be used to determine the rheology of the incipient oceanic lithosphere around the Dabbahu rift.
  • gel: His specialty is rheology of polysaccharide gels although his knowledge is extensive and covers topics as divers as extrusion technology through to food packaging.

Converse of object

  • melt: To comment or make suggestions on these or other ISO standards on polymer melt rheology please contact Martin Rides.
  • control: It canbe used in bakery formulations to control dough rheology and impart a moist character to the bakery products.
  • determine: The models will be used to determine the rheology of the incipient oceanic lithosphere around the Dabbahu rift.
  • understand: Relationships between understanding rheology and solving practical engineering problems will be explored.
  • measure: Paste flow and extrusion We have developed a scientifically sound yet comparatively simple method to measure the rheology of pastes and gels.

Adjective modifier

  • computational: A major part of current UCL research in computational rheology is now devoted to the emerging field of micro-macro simulation of complex flows.
  • complex: Firstly, the final product is a viscous paste which exhibits complex rheology, in particular irreversible thixotropy.
  • bulk: We try to understand the relation between the microscopic rheological behavior and the bulk rheology.

Noun used with modifier

  • polymer: These results showed that the vortex breakdown is a very sensitive technique to study polymer rheology.
  • paste: Publication title: Correlation of solder paste rheology with computational simulations of the stencil printing process.
  • blood: Acute changes in blood rheology and coagulability are also considered to provide a mechanism linking physical exercise to acute cardiovascular events.
  • foam: In this project, we are particularly interested in developing our understanding of the effect of gas phase volume on foam rheology.
  • surface: The technique of fluid dynamic gaging, developed in the group, is now being used as a surface rheology tool.
  • gel: My research title is ' The use of gel point rheology in separation processes ' .

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