A property of certain materials in which an increased rate of shear favours an increase in viscosity. ... Origin: rheo-+ G. Pexis, fixation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: rē′ō-pek′sē Definitions: 1. A property of certain materials in which an increased rate of shear favors an increase in viscosity.
The action of inducing thixotropy by gentle agitation or vibration. That is making something fluid by an act of vibration.