Thixotropic - A term used to describe materials that have a gel-like consistency until stirred so tend not to run or drip.
Thixotropic: Adjective which describes full-bodied material which undergoes a reduction in viscosity when shaken, stirred, or otherwise mechanically disturbed and which readily recovers the full-bodied condition on standing.
Thixotropic flow property of a suspension or dispersion. A composition which thins down on stirring is said to exhibit false body. Fan pattern The geometry of a spray pattern.
Thixotropic; characteristic of paint which becomes viscous on standing but thins down on stirring. False Set ...
Thixotropic: A term used to describe paint that returns to a gel state after mixing. Ticking: A striped cotton or linen fabric used for mattress covers, slipcovers, and curtains.
non-drip (Thixotropic) An alternative to ordinary gloss, non-drip paint is of a jelly-like consistency and is easier to use if not overloaded onto a brush and adequately 'laid off' on the surface.
The technical term for this kind of paint is 'thixotropic'. That is a paint which will become liquid upon stirring but will revert to jellied form when left to stand. Makrana A fine grained pure white marble from Makrana in India. Malachite. 1.
See also: Solvent, Emulsion, Varnish, Design, Frieze
 
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