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capillarity

/ˌkæp.ɪˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Traducción: Fenómeno relacionado con la tensión superficial que provoca el ascenso o descenso de líquidos en tubos estrechos o capilares.

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/ˌkæp.ɪˈlær.ɪ.ti/C2formalscientific
  • esFenómeno relacionado con la tensión superficial que provoca el ascenso o descenso de líquidos en tubos estrechos o capilares.

A phenomenon associated with surface tension that results in the elevation or depression of liquids in narrow tubes or capillaries.

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  1. Capillary actionC1formalscientific

    A physical phenomenon where a liquid rises or falls in a narrow tube due to surface tension and adhesive forces between the liquid and the tube walls.

    esCapilaridad

    • Capillarity allows water to move upward through the roots of plants.
    • The rise of ink in a blotting paper is a classic example of capillarity.
    • Scientists study capillarity to understand fluid behavior in porous materials.

    Sinónimoscapillary action

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  • capillarity's possessive singular form