dilatant
/daɪˈleɪtənt/
noun
- A substance that becomes thicker or more solid when stirred or pressed.
- Engineers study dilatants to design better body armor.
- The dilatant in the toy changes from liquid to solid under pressure.
- Cornstarch mixed with water is a common dilatant.
adjective
- Becoming thicker or more solid when stirred or pressed, like a mixture of cornstarch and water.
- Kids love playing with dilatant slime because it feels solid when you punch it.
- Some protective gear uses dilatant materials that stiffen on impact.
- The dilatant putty hardened instantly when I squeezed it.
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