Meaning Capillary rise
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Capillary rise


(Also called height of capillary rise.) The height above a free surface to which a liquid will rise by capillary action.
Source: glossary.ametsoc.org

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Capillary rise


The upward movement of water through soil caused by molecular attraction between soil particles and water. Dry soils can act like a sponge to bring groundwater to the surface.
Source: environment.nsw.gov.au




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