Definitions

1. noun

The phenomenon of a liquid flowing upward through a narrow tube, driven by intermolecular forces.

“The capillarity of the plant’s roots allowed it to absorb water from the soil.”

2. noun

A property of a system or material that causes it to move or behave in a particular way due to surface tension or adhesion.

“The researchers studied the capillarity of the new adhesive and found it to be highly effective.”

3. noun

A tendency or property of a substance to rise or move upward in a particular direction.

“The capillarity of the ink allowed it to spread evenly across the paper.”