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capillary-action

cap·il·lar·y-ac·tion
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kap-uh-ler-ee ak-shuh n]
    • /ˈkæp əˌlɛr i ˈæk ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kap-uh-ler-ee ak-shuh n]
    • /ˈkæp əˌlɛr i ˈæk ʃən/

Definition of capillary-action word

  • noun capillary-action Also called capillary action, capillary attraction. Physics. 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. 1
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Origin of capillary-action

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; capillary + -ty2

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Parts of speech for Capillary-action

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capillary-action popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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