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LIQUID INTERFACIAL TENSION AIR [1 record]

Record 1 1989-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

A measure of the force at the surface of a liquid that tends to shape liquid fragments into spherical drops. Liquids with high surface tensions show less tendency to spread or flat surfaces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
OBS

tension superficielle : densité linéaire des forces de cohésions moléculaires s'exerçant à la surface libre d'un liquide.

OBS

La surface libre de liquides est formée de molécules qui agissent comme si cette surface était une peau tendue; la tension de cette peau est dite superficielle entre un liquide et un gaz, interfaciale entre deux liquides.

Spanish

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