surface tension
ˈsɜrfəs ˈtɛnʃən
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Definition of surface tension - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
scienceTECH.property of liquids causing surface film and capillarityTECH.
  • Surface tension causes water to form droplets.
capillarity
2.
measurementTECH.measure of force per unit length on a liquid's surfaceTECH.
  • The surface tension of water is measured in newtons per meter.
capillarity interfacial tension
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Expressions with surface tension

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interfacial surface tensionn.
force at the boundary between two phases
Interfacial surface tension affects how oil and water mix.

Expressions with surface

on the surfaceadv.
at the outermost layer or level
The paint looks fine on the surface but is peeling underneath.
below the surfaceadv.
in a position under the top layer
The fish swam below the surface.
bring to the surfacev.
cause something to rise to the top
The diver brought the treasure to the surface.
bubble to the surfacev.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
under the surfaceadv.
existing beneath the top layer or exterior
The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.
beneath the surfaceadv.
under the top layer
The treasure was buried beneath the surface of the sand.

Expressions with tension

tension was running highexp.
feelings of stress or nervousness increased in a situation
Tension was running high before the exam results were announced.
break the tensionv.
reduce stress or nervousness in a situation
His joke helped break the tension in the room.
ease the tensionv.
make a situation less intense or serious
His joke helped ease the tension in the room.
feel the tensionv.
sense a state of mental strain
You could feel the tension in the room during the meeting.
release tensionv.
make stress or tightness go away or become less
She did yoga to release tension after work.
release the tensionv.
loosen tightness or stiffness
She did yoga to release the tension in her muscles.
sexual tensionn.
feeling of sexual attraction between two people
There was undeniable sexual tension between the lead characters in the movie.
tension is mountingexp.
worry, strain or pressure keeps rising in a situation
As talks stalled, tension was mounting across the whole team.
high tensionn.
state of great stress or suspense between people or groups
There was high tension during the final exam.
muscle tensionn.
state of a muscle being tight and firm because it is contracting
Stress can cause muscle tension in the neck and shoulders.

Terms related to surface tension

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adhesioncohesionfluidinterfacemeniscusmolecularphenomenonviscositybuoyancydensityelasticityfluidity

Terms with surface tension included in their meaning

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capillaryadj.
physics
related to surface tension or capillarity
capillarityn.
physics liquid
liquid moves in narrow spaces because of surface tension
capillary actionn.
physics
movement of liquid in narrow spaces by surface tension
surfactantn.
chemistry
substance reducing surface tension in liquids
wettern.
chemical
substance that reduces liquid surface tension
cohesive soiln.
soil type
sticky soil with strength from water surface tension
electrocapillarityn.
physics
effect of electric charge on liquid surface tension
stactometern.
scientific instrument
device measuring surface tension using drops

Examples of surface tension in a sentence

  • Surface tension allows a needle to float on water.
  • Surface tension allows insects to walk on water.
  • Detergents can reduce the surface tension of liquids.

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  1. French:tension superficielle, ...
  2. German:Oberflächenspannung, ...
  3. Italian:tensione superficiale, ...
  4. Spanish:tensión superficial, ...
  5. Portuguese:tensão superficial, ...
  6. Chinese:表面张力, ...
  7. Japanese:表面張力, 界面張力, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوَتُّر سَطْحي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶתַח פָּנִים, ...
  10. Russian:поверхностное натяжение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поверхневий натяг, ...
  12. Hindi:सतह तनाव, तल तनाव, ...

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