interfacial

Definition of Interfacial in English :

Adjective

1. interfacial

relating to or situated at an interface

Example Sentences:
'an interfacial layer'
'interfacial tension is the surface tension at the interface between two liquids'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Interfacial

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adjective

1.

of or having to do with an interface

2.

designating the angle between any two faces of a crystal or a crystal form

Interfacial

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n.

1. A surface forming a common boundary between adjacent regions, bodies, substances, or phases.

2. A point at which independent systems or diverse groups interact: "the interface between crime and politics where much of our reality is to be found" (Jack Kroll).

3. Computers

a. A system of interaction or communication between a computer and another entity such as a printer, another computer, a network, or a human user.

b. A device, such as a cable, network card, monitor, or keyboard, that enables interaction or communication between a computer and another entity.

c. The layout or design of the interactive elements of a computer program, an online service, or an electronic device.

v. (ĭn′tər-fās) in·ter·faced, in·ter·fac·ing, in·ter·fac·es

v.tr.

1. To join by means of an interface.

2. To serve as an interface for.

v.intr.

1. To serve as an interface or become interfaced.

2. Usage Problem To interact or coordinate smoothly: "Theatergoers were lured out of their seats and interfaced with the scenery" (New York Times).

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