Meniscus is the concave curve of a liquid surface in a graduate or narrow tube. Caused by surface tension. Position of eye at all volumetric vessels must be at the same level as the meniscus to avoid a parallax error.
Generalic, Eni. "Meniscus." Croatian-English Chemistry Dictionary & Glossary. 29 June 2022. KTF-Split. {Date of access}. <https://glossary.periodni.com>.
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