capillary action

ریشه

From Latin 'capillaris' meaning 'hairlike', from 'capillus' meaning 'hair', and 'action' from Latin 'actio' meaning 'a doing'.

مثال

• Capillary action is the reason why a sponge absorbs water.
• The roots of plants draw up water from the soil through capillary action.
• Capillary action is a result of the intermolecular forces between the liquid and the surrounding solid surfaces.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Capillary action in plants Capillary action in soil Capillary action in sponges