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Complete Definition of "capillary action"

English

Noun

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capillary action

  1. The ability of a narrow interstice to draw a liquid due to surface tension upwards against the force of gravity.

Translations

Finnish: kapillaari-ilmiö
mid
Italian: capillarità f

See also
wick

Category:Liquids

tr:capillary action

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