cornstarch slime

Kitchen science goo

Cornstarch slime is a mixture of cornstarch and water that behaves as both solid and liquid—firm when squeezed or struck, but flowing like liquid when left alone.

This non-Newtonian fluid is a popular science demonstration and children's activity: The kids made cornstarch slime and watched it ooze through their fingers.

Also called oobleck.

Related

messy · hands · bowl · glue · mixing · sensory · sensory play · play · kids · craft · non-Newtonian · slow motion · drip · sticky · pour · knead · blob · white

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Opposites
rheological behavior

cornstarch slimeketchup

Tomato-based condiment

honey · water · quicksand · paint · motor oil

craft slime type

cornstarch slimeglue slime

Stretchy polymer toy

fluffy slime · stretchy slime · butter slime · cloud slime · clear slime

material state/rigidity

cornstarch slimesolid rock

Continuous, hard stone

steel · concrete · ice · glass · diamond

Family

corn, starch, corns, corny, starches, starched, starchy, starching, cornmeal

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G