Definitions for capillary action
cap·il·la·ry ac·tion

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1. capillarity, capillary actionnoun

   a phenomenon associated with surface tension and resulting in the elevation or depression of liquids in capillaries

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1. capillary actionnoun

   The drawing of a liquid (often against gravity) into or up narrow interstices due to surface tension

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1. Capillary action

   Capillary action (sometimes called capillarity, capillary motion, capillary rise, capillary effect, or wicking) is the process of a liquid flowing in a narrow space without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, any external forces like gravity. The effect can be seen in the drawing up of liquids between the hairs of a paint-brush, in a thin tube, in porous materials such as paper and plaster, in some non-porous materials such as sand and liquefied carbon fiber, or in a biological cell. It occurs because of intermolecular forces between the liquid and surrounding solid surfaces. If the diameter of the tube is sufficiently small, then the combination of surface tension (which is caused by cohesion within the liquid) and adhesive forces between the liquid and container wall act to propel the liquid.

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1. capillary action

   Capillary action, also known as capillarity or wicking, is a physical phenomenon where liquid moves within the spaces of porous materials or within narrow tubes against the force of gravity. It occurs due to the intermolecular forces between the liquid and surrounding solid surfaces. This effect can be seen in plants where water and nutrients are drawn up from the roots to the rest of the plant. Other common examples include a sponge absorbing water or ink being drawn up into a piece of blotting paper.

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1. Capillary action

   Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, and in opposition to, external forces like gravity. The effect can be seen in the drawing up of liquids between the hairs of a paint-brush, in a thin tube, in porous materials such as paper, in some non-porous materials such as liquified carbon fiber, or in a cell. It occurs because of intermolecular forces between the liquid and solid surrounding surfaces. If the diameter of the tube is sufficiently small, then the combination of surface tension and adhesive forces between the liquid and container act to lift the liquid.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of capillary action in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of capillary action in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Capillary_Action
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capillary_Action
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5. ^ Wikidata
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