Meaning Of The Word Capillarity

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What's The Definition Of Capillarity?

capillarity in American English
the state of being capillary
noun: a manifestation of surface tension by which the portion of the surface of a liquid coming in contact with a solid is elevated or depressed, depending on the adhesive or cohesive properties of the liquid

capillarity in British English
noun: a phenomenon caused by surface tension and resulting in the distortion, elevation, or depression of the surface of a liquid in contact with a solid

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