interfacial tension
Noun
Meaning
surface tension at the surface separating two non-miscible liquids
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Examples
Dissolving CO 2 in oil lowers the viscosity of the oil and reduces its interfacial tension which increases the oils mobility.
Reducing the interfacial tension will stabilize the colloidal system by reducing this driving force.
When a voltage is applied between the electrode and the water, the interfacial tension between the water and the coating changes.