Definition of Surface tension

1. Noun. A phenomenon at the surface of a liquid caused by intermolecular forces.

Generic synonyms: Physical Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Capillarity, Capillary Action, Interfacial Surface Tension, Interfacial Tension

Lexicographical Neighbors of Surface Tension

surfacer
surfacers
surfaces
surface area
surface assimilation
surface fire
surface gage
surface gauge
surface lift
surface mail
surface mine
surface noise
surface search radar
surface ship
surface soil
surface tension (current term)
surfacing
surfacings
surfactant
surfactants
surfbird
surfbirds
surfboard
surfboarded
surfboarder
surfboarders
surfboarding
surfboards
surfboat
surfboats

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