Rheopexy
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CORE DEFINITION
The opposite of thixotropy. Non-Newtonian fluids increase in viscosity or even solidify when subjected to shear forces (stirring, shaking). The more force applied, the harder they become.
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A physical form of antifragility. If your team or portfolio is rheopectic, it becomes stronger in turbulence (shaking). Designing structures that 'strengthen under pressure' is the best strategy for dealing with chaos.
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Rheopexy is the property of certain fluids to increase in viscosity over time under continuous shear or agitation, opposite to thixotropy.
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheopectyverified
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