capillary action
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Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow through narrow spaces, like water rising up through a paper towel or soil. This matters because it helps water and nutrients move through plants and soil, and it affects how liquids behave in many everyday materials and natural systems.
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Capillary water flow up a 225 mm-high porous brick after it was placed in a shallow tray of water. The time elapsed after first contact with water is indicated. From the weight increase, the estimated porosity is 25%.
Solid mechanics