magic mud
"Magic mud" is a versatile term used to describe various mixtures with unique properties across different fields, from children's experiments to professional sports.
Definition
B1Science Experiments
(informal, educational)A semi-liquid substance made from cornstarch and water that demonstrates non-Newtonian fluid behavior, acting like both a liquid and a solid depending on the pressure applied.
Example
- Children love playing with magic mud because it feels solid when squeezed but flows like a liquid when held loosely.
C1Sports
(technical)A substance used to treat baseballs before they are put into professional play, providing a firmer grip and better control for pitchers.
Example
- Before every game, the equipment manager applies magic mud to the baseballs to ensure they have the right texture for pitching.
C2Metal Casting
(technical)A mixture of refractory materials used in creating molds for casting metal, capable of withstanding high temperatures.
Example
- The foundry workers prepared the mold with magic mud to ensure it could endure the molten metal's heat.
A2Crafts
(informal)A playful term for a mixture of materials that can be molded or shaped, often used in children's activities.
Example
- The kids had a blast making shapes with the magic mud during the art class.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "magic mud":
black mudred mudmud potmud bathmud fightmud monkeymud outmud wrestling