surface tension
Property of liquids caused by intermolecular forces with the result that the surface acts as a thin, flexible film able to withstand a degree of force thus allowing certain objects to float on it, for example.
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surface film
Thin film forming at the water surface due to surface tension.
meniscus
Curve caused by surface tension visible in the upper surface of a liquid close to the side of a container or other object. My be concave or convex in shape depending on the liquid and surface involved.