: the force of adhesion between a solid and a liquid in capillarity
Examples of capillary attraction in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebWater can work its way under the door threshold via capillary attraction, wind or even negative slope on the exterior landing, causing water to run toward the room!—Tim Carter, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
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