Preferred Term:
surface tension
Definition:
The stretching force required to form a liquid film; the force tends to minimize the area of the surface.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- interfacial force
- interfacial tension
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/21984
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