Synonyms for capillarity
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The interaction between the surfaces of a solid and liquid in contact that distorts the normal geometry of the liquid surface; especially the rise or fall of a liquid in a fine tube.
Forms
- Plural
- capillarities → wickings…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| capillarity | falling | |
| wicking | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- wicking