Relating to or describing changes in the viscosity (thickness) of a fluid caused by the presence of an electric field.
From electro- + viscous (from Latin viscosus, sticky). A technical term from the 20th century for a phenomenon where electric fields affect how thick or thin a fluid becomes.
Electroviscous effects are being used to create 'smart fluids' for car suspensions—when electricity is applied, the fluid instantly becomes thicker or thinner, allowing the suspension to adapt to road conditions in real time.
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