Synonyms

Rhymes with Surface Tension

  • misapprehension
  • comprehension
  • condescension
  • reinvention
  • hypotension
  • hypertension
  • apprehension
  • suspension
  • prevention
  • pretension
  • extension
  • convention
  • contention
  • retention
  • laurentian
  • invention
  • dissension
  • dimension
  • detention
  • attention
  • ascension
  • pension
  • mention
  • henschen
  • gentian

Sentences with surface-tension


1. Noun Phrase
To experiment with surface tension, use a penny, water and a dropper.

2. Noun Phrase
The surface tension of the mortar is normally enough to hold the HardieBacker in place.

4. tension

noun. ['ˈtɛnʃən'] (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense.

Etymology

  • tension (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • tensionem (Latin)

6. tension

noun. ['ˈtɛnʃən'] the physical condition of being stretched or strained.

Etymology

  • tension (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • tensionem (Latin)

7. surface

noun. ['ˈsɝːfəs'] a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something.

Synonyms

8. tension

noun. ['ˈtɛnʃən'] a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature).

Antonyms

Etymology

  • tension (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • tensionem (Latin)

9. tension

noun. ['ˈtɛnʃən'] (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • tension (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • tensionem (Latin)

10. surface

adjective. ['ˈsɝːfəs'] on the surface.