Explore: Meniscus (liquids)

physics (particularly liquid statics), the meniscus (pl.: menisci, from Greek 'crescent') is the curve in the upper surface of a liquid close to the surface

joint cavity Meniscus (liquid), a curve in the upper surface of liquid contained in an object Meniscus (optics), a type of optical lens Meniscus (bacterium)

Goniometer Meniscus (liquid) Porosimetry Sessile drop technique Surface tension Wetting Shi, Z.; et al. (2018). "Dynamic contact angle hysteresis in liquid bridges"

of a liquid flowing in a narrow space without the assistance of external forces like gravity. The effect can be seen in the drawing up of liquids between

occurred, a meniscus immediately forms at the liquid-vapor interface which allows for equilibrium below the saturation vapor pressure. Meniscus formation

of the liquid and its adhesion to the material of the container determines the degree of wetting, the contact angle, and the shape of meniscus. When cohesion

the liquid and the container wall is either a concave or a convex meniscus. Buoyant objects will be attracted in the case of a concave meniscus and repelled

of a meniscus of the liquid level. The main reason as to why the reading of the volume is done via meniscus is due to the nature of the liquid in a closed

capillary action—the induced motion of liquids in small channels—and states that the maximum height of a liquid in a capillary tube is inversely proportional

strongly convex meniscus, whereas the meniscus of water is concave. Mercury will not wet the glass, unlike water and many other liquids, and if the glass