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capillarity

Pronunciation: /ˌkapɪˈlarɪti/
Definition of capillarity

noun

[mass 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)

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