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interfacial

American  
[in-ter-fey-shuhl] / ˌɪn tərˈfeɪ ʃəl /

adjective

  1. included between two faces.

  2. of, relating to, or of the nature of an interface.


Etymology

Origin of interfacial

First recorded in 1830–40; inter- + facial

Example Sentences

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Their research, titled "The role of interfacial donor-acceptor percolation in efficient and stable all-polymer solar cells," paves the way for more sustainable and viable solar energy solutions for daily applications.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2024

This outcome implies a close relationship between electrochemical reactions involving water on the surface of electrodes and the dynamics of interfacial water molecules.

From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2023

To get around this, Livingston and his colleagues turned to an industrial approach for making ultrathin water desalination membranes called interfacial polymerization.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 29, 2022

Her research interests include rheological characteristics, surface and interfacial adhesion  properties of materials, molecular modeling and implementing new materials and methods to enhance pavement sustainability.

From Scientific American • Aug. 6, 2013

Under these circumstances there is no limitation upon the values of the interfacial tensions for three fluids, which we may denote by T12, T23, T31.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various

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