interfacial energy

noun

The energy equal to the surface tension at an interface.

Meanings

nouninterfacial energy (plural interfacial energies)

plural interfacial energies

  1. natural sciencesThe energy equal to the surface tension at an interface.

    Synonyms: surface energy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe energy equal to the surface tension at an interface.

Translations

German Oberflächenenergie
  • Oberflächenenergieenergy equal to the surface tension at an interface
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