Definition of Capillarity

1. Noun. A phenomenon associated with surface tension and resulting in the elevation or depression of liquids in capillaries.

Exact synonyms: Capillary Action
Generic synonyms: Surface Tension
Derivative terms: Capillary

Definition of Capillarity

1. n. The quality or condition of being capillary.

Definition of Capillarity

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Medical Definition of Capillarity

1. The action by which the surface of a liquid where it contacts a solid is elevated or depressed, because of the relative attraction of the molecules of the liquid for each other and for those of the solid. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Capillarity

capillaria
capillariasis
Capillaria aerophila
Capillaria bovis
Capillaria brevipes
Capillaria hepatica
Capillaria philippinensis
Capillaria plica
capillaries
capillaries
capillariomotor
capillarioscopy
capillarities
capillaritis
capillarity (current term)
capillarity (current term)
capillaron
capillaropathy
capillaroscopy
capillary
capillary
capillary action
capillary action
capillary angioma
capillary arteriole
capillary artery
capillary attraction
capillary bed
capillary bed
capillary circulation

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