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.

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Etymology

Origin of interfacial

First recorded in 1830–40; inter- + facial

Example Sentences

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

The result showed good interfacial bonding, meaning the molecules from the different materials would stay together through stretching and bending.

From Science Daily • Dec. 11, 2023

They then used the interfacial polymerization technique to spread these vesicles into a continuous ultrathin sheet and link all the polymer units together to form a robust membrane.

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

It crystallizes in rhombohedra belonging to the hexagonal system, having interfacial angles of 87� 40′.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various