dilatancy en · NOUN
Etymology
From dilate + -ancy or dilatant + -cy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The property of dilating or expanding, especially by means of an increase in space between the component parts.
- (countable, uncountable) The phenomenon of some substances whose viscosity increases with shear rate, or with pressure.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dilatancies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |