# non-Newtonian fluid

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. a fluid whose stress at each point is not linearly proportional to the strain rate at that point; i.e. its viscosity depends on the applied shear force

## Etymology
From non-Newtonian + fluid.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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