Dilatant

Pronunciation: /ˈdiˈiɫəˈtænt/

Dilatant (adjective)

  1. Describes a material that becomes thicker or more solid when pressure is applied.

Examples

  • The dilatant material becomes harder when you apply pressure.
  • When stirred quickly, the dilatant fluid thickens.

Common collocations: dilatant fluid, dilatant behavior, exhibit dilatant properties

Synonyms of Dilatant

Formal

Antonyms of Dilatant

  • — describing materials that shrink under stress