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The phenomenon of a liquid such as water spontaneously creeping up thin tubes and fibers, this is caused by adhesive and cohesive forces and surface tension.
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| capillary action |
The natural upward movement of water in confined areas, such as the spaces between soil particles.
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| capillary action |
Also called capillary attraction. Process by which water is drawn up through the soil or, in cases when watering devices are used, drawn up into the soil from a saucer or some form of reservoir. Popular self-watering devices, which employ capillary action, include the Watermaid, MiniWell, MaxiWell and the spill-proof WaterShip.
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| capillary action |
the drawing of a substance along an adherent surface, like water along a glass tube, despite the force of gravity.
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| capillary action |
Movement of water through very small spaces due to molecular forces called capillary forces.
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