单词 | capillary attraction |
释义 | > as lemmascapillary attraction capillary attraction n. the phenomenon whereby a fluid is drawn up a narrow channel by the intermolecular forces existing between the fluid and the sides of the channel; the intermolecular forces responsible for this phenomenon. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > movement towards a thing, person, or position > [noun] > drawing towards itself or attraction > other types attraction1709 capillary attraction1751 1751 B. Martin Plain & Familiar Introd. Newtonian Philos. 22 This in the latter is effected wholly by the capillary Attraction, in the Manner as above explain'd. 1882 Leamington Spa Courier 12 Aug. 3/5 The subsoil should be porous, so that the earth moisture can rise through it by capillary attraction. 1994 R. D. Treloar Plumbing i. 36 The solder is drawn into the fitting by capillary attraction. < as lemmas |
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