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capillary

/kæpɪləri/ noun · British & US
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What does capillary mean?

noun

A small tube or channel, especially one in the body through which a fluid circulates, such as the blood vessels in the skin. A narrow tube or channel, especially one through which a fluid circulates.

Example

"The capillary action of the plant helped it to absorb water from the soil."

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