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From Ancient Greek μηνίσκος (mēnískos, “crescent”), from μήνη (mḗnē, “moon”).
meniscus (複数形 meniscuses または menisci)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/08 08:08 UTC 版)
The meniscus (plural: menisci, from the Greek for "crescent") is the curve in the upper surface of a standing body of liquid to the surface of the container or another object. It can be either convex or concave. A convex meniscus occurs when the molecules have a stronger attraction to each other (cohesion) than to the material of the container (adhesion). This may be seen between mercury and glass in barometers and thermometers. Conversely, a concave meniscus occurs when the molecules of the liquid attract those of the container's, causing the surface of the liquid to cave downwards. This can be seen in a glass of water. One can over-fill a glass with mercury and produce a convex meniscus that rises above the top of the glass, due to the vacuum created with the airtight substance.
bone-crushing
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the cerebrum
the hipbone
the skull
the occipital bone
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