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meniscus

/mɛnɪskəs/ noun · British & US
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What does meniscus mean?

noun

A curved or rounded surface, especially the surface of a liquid in a container, or a cartilaginous structure in the knee joint.

Example

"The meniscus of the water in the glass was distorted by the uneven surface."

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