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dilatancy [dīlā′tənsē] Etymology: L, dilatare, to widen an unusual behavior observed in cytoplasm (and in some physical systems) during which its viscosity and applied force both increase. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Dilatancy occurs when particles must spread apart in order to move past each other in response to a shear force applied to the material. |
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