A fluid whose viscosity is not constant at all shear rates. Some examples of non-Newtonian fluids are asphalt cement, cornstarch and water mixed together, ketchup and blood.
Non-Newtonian fluid
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A fluid whose viscosity is not constant at all shear rates. Some examples of non-Newtonian fluids are asphalt cement, cornstarch and water mixed together, ketchup and blood.