Surface stress

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011667",
  "term": "Surface stress",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The force per unit length acting within a surface, representing the reversible work required to elastically deform a surface. This quantity is distinct from surface tension, which is the reversible work to create new surface area. Surface stress is typically measured in Newtons per meter.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1986, 58, 437. 'Interphases in systems of conducting phases (Recommendations 1985)' on page 451 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198658030437)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/surface-stress/"
}