capillary action
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capillary action
noun
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The drawing of a liquid (often against gravity) into or up narrow interstices due to surface tension
Similar: capillarity
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noun drawing of a liquid up interstices
| Español | capilaridad |
|---|---|
| Français | capillarité |
| Italiano | capillarità |
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title = {capillary action},
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