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capillary attraction

cap·il·lar·y at·trac·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kap-uh-ler-ee uh-trak-shuh n]
    • /ˈkæp əˌlɛr i əˈtræk ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kap-uh-ler-ee uh-trak-shuh n]
    • /ˈkæp əˌlɛr i əˈtræk ʃən/

Definitions of capillary attraction words

  • noun capillary attraction a force that is the resultant of adhesion, cohesion, and surface tension in liquids which are in contact with solids, as in a capillary tube: when the cohesive force is greater, the surface of the liquid tends to rise in the tube, as with mercury; when the adhesive force is greater, the surface tends to be depressed, as with water 3
  • noun capillary attraction 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 attraction

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 attraction

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capillary attraction 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.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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