Shear thinning, also known as pseudoplasticity, is a property of certain materials (particularly fluids and gels) where their viscosity decreases as the shear rate increases. In simpler terms, when you apply stress or force to a shear-thinning material, it flows more easily and becomes less viscous. This behavior is commonly observed in many liquids and colloids, including paint, ketchup, blood, and various polymer solutions.
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