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Meaning of capillary action | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

uncountable

Equivalents

Español capilaridad
Suomi hiusputki-ilmiö kapillaari-ilmiö kapillaarivaikutus
Français capillarité
Italiano capillarità

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

capillary bed capillary refill capillary wave capillation capillature capilliconidiophore

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