capillarity
Pronunciation: /ˌkapɪˈlarɪti/
Definition of capillarity
noun
- the tendency of a liquid in a capillary tube or absorbent material to rise or fall as a result of surface tension. Also called capillary action.
Origin:
mid 19th century: from French capillarité, from Latin capillaris 'like a hair' (see capillary)