Capillarity

Word Type

Noun

The word "capillarity" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

elastocapillarity electrocapillarity noncapillarity thermocapillarity

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

surface tension

Type Of (IsA)

surface tension

Related Terms

meniscus surface tension

Related Terms

contact distort geometry interaction liquid meniscus solid surface surface tension

Synonym Network

capillary action wicking

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