Oobleck

Pronunciation: /uːblɛk/

Definitions of oobleck

noun a type of non-Newtonian fluid that exhibits properties of both liquids and solids

Example Sentences

A1 Oobleck is a fun and messy substance to play with.

A2 Children can make oobleck by mixing cornstarch and water together.

B1 Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid that behaves like a solid and a liquid.

B2 The unique properties of oobleck make it a popular science experiment.

C1 Researchers are studying the rheological properties of oobleck for various applications.

C2 The viscosity of oobleck can be adjusted by changing the ratio of cornstarch to water.

Examples of oobleck in a Sentence

formal The students conducted an experiment with oobleck to study its non-Newtonian properties.

informal We had so much fun playing with oobleck in science class today.

slang I accidentally got oobleck all over my clothes and now they're a mess.

figurative Her thoughts were like oobleck, constantly shifting and hard to grasp.

Grammatical Forms of oobleck

• past tense: ooblecked
• plural: ooblecks
• comparative: more oobleck
• superlative: most oobleck
• present tense: ooblecks
• future tense: will oobleck
• perfect tense: have ooblecked
• continuous tense: is ooblecking
• singular: oobleck
• positive degree: oobleck
• infinitive: to oobleck
• gerund: ooblecking
• participle: ooblecked

Origin and Evolution of oobleck

First Known Use: 1949 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'oobleck' originated from the Dr. Seuss book 'Bartholomew and the Oobleck', where it was used to describe a strange substance that fell from the sky.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a fictional substance, 'oobleck' has since been adopted to describe a non-Newtonian fluid made from cornstarch and water that behaves in a similar manner to the substance in the book.