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capillarity

/ˌkæp.ɪˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Traduction: Phénomène lié à la tension superficielle qui provoque la montée ou la descente de liquides dans des tubes étroits ou des capillaires.

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noun

/ˌkæp.ɪˈlær.ɪ.ti/C2formalscientific
  • frPhénomène lié à la tension superficielle qui provoque la montée ou la descente de liquides dans des tubes étroits ou des capillaires.

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.

    frCapillarité

    • 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.

    Synonymescapillary action

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  • capillarity' possessive plural form
  • capillarity's possessive singular form