Definitions

1. noun

the study of the flow and deformation of materials, especially non-Newtonian fluids, under various conditions of stress and strain.

“The research team applied rheology to understand the behavior of the new polymer-based material.”

2. noun

the properties and behavior of a material in response to applied forces, such as shear stress and strain.

“The rheology of the clay made it difficult to shape into the desired form.”

3. verb

to study or analyze the properties and behavior of a material under various conditions of stress and strain.

“The scientist rheologized the data to understand the material’s response to different forces.”