interfacial surface tension

/ˌˈɪntərˌfeɪʃəl ˌsʌrfəs ˌtɛnʃən/
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Definitions of interfacial surface tension
  1. noun
    surface tension at the surface separating two non-miscible liquids
    synonyms: interfacial tension
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    type of:
    surface tension
    a phenomenon at the surface of a liquid caused by intermolecular forces
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