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Definition oobleck in British English

oobleck noun

noun
1

a substance that acts like a liquid, and can be poured, but that acts like a solid when you apply force to it by pushing it or squeezing it. It's made by mixing cornflour (also called cornstarch) with water.

Example

Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid.

Definition oobleck in British English