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surface tension
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surface tension
n.
(Physics) tendency of liquids to lessen their exposed surface to the smallest possible area to have similar properties similar to those of a stretched elastic membrane
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Surface tension
Surface tension is the elastic tendency of a fluid surface which makes it acquire the least surface area possible. Surface tension allows insects (e.g. water striders), usually denser than water, to float and stride on a water surface.
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surface tension
Noun
1. a phenomenon at the surface of a liquid caused by intermolecular forces
(hypernym) physical phenomenon
(hyponym) capillarity, capillary action
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Surface Tension
the force that acts on the surfaces of liquids causing them to "bead up" minimizing contact with solid surfaces.
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surface tension
The work required to expand the surface of a liquid by unit area.
