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capillary action

/ˈkæpɪləri ˈækʃən/

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/ˈkæpɪləri ˈækʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruСпособность жидкости течь в узких пространствах без помощи внешних сил, часто против силы тяжести, благодаря силам адгезии и когезии между жидкостью и окружающей поверхностью.

The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, often against gravity, due to adhesive and cohesive forces between the liquid and the surrounding surface.

  1. Liquid movement in narrow spacesC1formal

    The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity, due to intermolecular forces between the liquid and surrounding solid surfaces.

    ruДвижение жидкости в узких пространствах

    • Capillary action allows water to move up the roots and stems of plants.
    • A paper towel uses capillary action to absorb spilled liquid.
    • The narrow tube demonstrated capillary action by drawing the water upward.