shear viscosity
"Shear viscosity" is crucial in understanding how fluids flow and deform under force, impacting fields from engineering to meteorology.
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Definition
C1Fluid Dynamics
(technical, scientific)A measure of a fluid's resistance to deformation when layers move past each other.
Example
- Higher shear viscosity means the fluid flows more slowly under the same force.
- Engineers must consider shear viscosity when designing lubricants.
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