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Meaning of meniscus

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meniscus (n)

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

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

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

Webster

meniscus (n.)

A crescent.

A lens convex on one side and concave on the other.

An interarticular synovial cartilage or membrane; esp., one of the intervertebral synovial disks in some parts of the vertebral column of birds.

meniscus Sentence Examples

  1. The clear liquid formed a concave meniscus due to its adhesive forces.
  2. The mercury in the barometer formed a convex meniscus, indicating a rise in atmospheric pressure.
  3. The meniscus at the top of the graduated cylinder was meniscus slightly curved, providing a more accurate reading.
  4. The coffee in the cup had a curved meniscus, indicating the presence of surface tension.
  5. The meniscus of the liquid in the capillary tube was concave, confirming the liquid's wetting properties.
  6. The meniscus in the burette was used to determine the exact volume of liquid dispensed.
  7. The liquid's meniscus was examined under a microscope to study its surface characteristics.
  8. The meniscus formed by the water in the pipette was used to calibrate the pipette accurately.
  9. The meniscus of the oil in the tank was monitored to detect potential leaks or spills.
  10. The concave meniscus of the water in the test tube indicated the water's high cohesive forces.

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(anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint, (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on

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The clear liquid formed a concave meniscus due to its adhesive forces.

The mercury in the barometer formed a convex meniscus, indicating a rise in atmospheric pressure.

The meniscus at the top of the graduated cylinder was meniscus slightly curved, providing a more accurate reading.

The coffee in the cup had a curved meniscus, indicating the presence of surface tension.