parachor
/ˈpɛrəˌkɔr/
noun
- A physical quantity used in chemistry to relate the surface tension of a liquid to its density and molecular structure.
- Parachor values help scientists understand how molecules behave at liquid surfaces.
- The chemist calculated the parachor of the new compound to predict its surface properties.
- In the lab, they measured the parachor to compare different organic liquids.