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Chromism refers to the phenomenon where substances change color due to external stimuli such as temperature, light, or chemical environment. This property is utilized in various applications, including sensors, displays, and smart materials, where visual changes can indicate changes in conditions or states.
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Surface tension is the cohesive force at the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist external forces, due to the imbalance of intermolecular forces between the liquid's molecules and those in the air. This phenomenon is responsible for the formation of droplets, the ability of small objects to float on a liquid surface, and the capillary action observed in thin tubes.
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Capillarity, also known as capillary action, is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, often against gravity. This phenomenon is driven by the adhesive force between the liquid and the surface of the material and the cohesive forces within the liquid itself.
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A phase boundary represents the interface between two distinct phases of matter, such as solid, liquid, or gas, where the properties of the material change abruptly. Understanding phase boundaries is crucial for predicting material behavior under different conditions, including temperature and pressure changes.
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A meniscus is the curved surface of a liquid in a container, resulting from the liquid's interaction with the container's material. This curvature is crucial in precise volume measurements, as it dictates whether the measurement should be taken from the top or bottom of the meniscus, depending on whether the liquid is concave or convex.
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The contact angle is the angle formed at the junction where a liquid interface meets a solid surface, indicating the degree of wettability of the solid by the liquid. It is a critical parameter in understanding surface interactions, influencing phenomena such as adhesion, spreading, and capillarity.
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Morphology is the branch of linguistics concerned with the structure and form of words in a language, including the study of morphemes, which are the smallest units of meaning. It explores how words are formed, how they relate to other words in the same language, and how they convey meaning.
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The Young-Laplace equation describes the pressure difference across the interface of two fluids due to surface tension, which is crucial in understanding phenomena such as capillarity and bubble formation. It is a fundamental equation in fluid mechanics and is essential for predicting the behavior of liquid interfaces in various scientific and engineering applications.
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