A phenomenon caused by a strong attraction towards the interior of the liquid action on liquid molecules in or near the surface in such a way to reduce the surface area. The tension that results is usually expressed in dynes per centimeter (cm) or ergs per square centimeter (cm2).
SURFACE TENSION
Meaning of SURFACE TENSION in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012