capillary attraction

noun

: the force of adhesion between a solid and a liquid in capillarity

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Water 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

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of capillary attraction was in 1813

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“Capillary attraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capillary%20attraction. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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