contact angle
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The angle at which a liquid's surface meets a solid surface, used to describe how well the liquid wets that surface.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Water forms a very high _____ on a waxed car, which is why it beads up instead of spreading out."
Answer: contact angle
In your own words, what does "contact angle" mean?
The angle at which a liquid's surface meets a solid surface, used to describe how well the liquid wets that surface.
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