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VISCOUS FLUID [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rheology
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

A fluid in which internal stresses are produced by a straining motion: the stresses are usually assumed to be proportional to the rate of strain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Rhéologie
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Reología
  • Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
DEF

Fluido cuya viscosidad es lo suficientemente grande para hacer que las fuerzas de viscosidad constituyan una parte significativa del campo de las fuerzas totales en el fluido.

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Record 2 2011-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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