surface tension (n)

n11517999

type n
lex_filenum 19
def a phenomenon at the surface of a liquid caused by intermolecular forces
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Hypernym physical phenomenon
Hyponym capillarity, capillary action; interfacial tension, interfacial surface tension
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Hyponym physical phenomenon
Hypernym capillarity, capillary action; interfacial tension, interfacial surface tension

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