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Definition meniscus in American English

meniscus noun

[singular] noun
/mɪˈnɪskəs/
1

the curved surface of a liquid in a tube as a result of surface tension. It is usually concave (=curved inward) if the liquid is pulled towards the sides of the container, and convex (=curved outward) if it is not.

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Definition meniscus in American English