the curved surface of a liquid in a tube as a result of surface tension. It is usually concave (=curved inwards) if the liquid is pulled towards the sides of the container, and convex (=curved outwards) if it is not.
Synonyms and related words
Layers and coverings
surface
cover
layer
meniscus
noun singular science
US /mɪˈnɪskəs/
DEFINITIONS1
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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.