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meniscus

noun

(physics) the curved upper surface of a nonturbulent liquid in a vertical tube

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Word length
8
Starts with
M
Ends with
S
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

mə.ˈnɪs.kəs

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noun

  1. (physics) the curved upper surface of a nonturbulent liquid in a vertical tube

noun

  1. (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other

noun

  1. (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint

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