fluidity
(noun)
A measure of the extent to which something is fluid. The reciprocal of its viscosity.
Examples of fluidity in the following topics:
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Membrane Fluidity
- There are multiple factors that lead to membrane fluidity .
- The second factor that leads to fluidity is the nature of the phospholipids themselves.
- The relative fluidity of the membrane is particularly important in a cold environment.
- Thus, cholesterol functions as a buffer, preventing lower temperatures from inhibiting fluidity and preventing higher temperatures from increasing fluidity too much.
- Explain the function of membrane fluidity in the structure of cells
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Gender Socialization
- These identities demonstrate the fluidity of gender, which is so frequently thought to be biological and immutable.
- Gender fluidity also shows how gender norms are learned and either accepted or rejected by the socialized individual.
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Qualities of Line
- Calligraphic lines use quickness and gesture, more akin to paint strokes, to imbue an artwork with a feeling of fluidity .
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What is a Fluid?
- This also means that all fluids have the property of fluidity.
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Sexual Orientation
- In recent decades, the term queer has been embraced as a non-binary view of gender and sexuality, embracing a spectrum and/or a fluidity of these concepts that have previously been defined as having only two (binary) options (ex: male/female, straight/gay, women/men).
- Sedgwick recognized that in American culture, males are subject to a clear divide between the two sides of this continuum, whereas females enjoy more fluidity.
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Phospholipids
- This combination adds to the fluidity of the tails that are constantly in motion.
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Differences Between Strategic Planning at Small Versus Large Firms
- This requires fluidity in strategy while simultaneously maintaining a predetermined vision and mission statement.
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Building Organizational Culture
- Power structures: Power and culture are often intertwined: the degree to which specific individuals are free (or not) to make decisions is indicative of the openness and fluidity of the organization.
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Sexual Orientation
- In recent decades the term "queer" has been embraced as a non-binary view of gender and sexuality, embracing a spectrum and/or a fluidity of concepts that have previously been defined as having only two (binary) options (e.g., male/female, straight/gay, woman/man).
- Sedgwick recognized that in American culture, males are subject to a clear divide between the two sides of this continuum, whereas females enjoy more fluidity.
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Labor Laws
- This provision allows fluidity in the labor market, because it allows firms to hire an employee without the concern that they may then be unable to terminate the employment if it later becomes apparent that the employee is not a good fit.