Meniscus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007097",
  "term": "Meniscus",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The curved surface of a liquid in a narrow tube or container, formed due to surface tension and the adhesive or cohesive forces between the liquid and the container walls. A concave meniscus occurs when the liquid wets the surface, while a convex meniscus forms when the liquid does not. This curvature affects accurate volume readings in laboratory glassware.",
  "subject": "Optics and imaging",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Meniskuslinse",
    "es": "menisco",
    "fr": "ménisque"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/meniscus/"
}