Rheology

Description

The study of the deformation and viscosity of materials in terms of stress, strain and time. A rheometer is the instrument used to measure the viscosity and elasticity of resin solutions.

Synonyms and Related Terms

rheometer; rhéologie (Fr.); Rheologie (Deut.)

Resources and Citations

• Wikipedia: Rheology
• National Gallery of Art, Scientific Research: Glossary of Conservation Terminology