capillary

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By the end of the test, these different kidney cell types had assembled into a glomerular capillary wall and could efficiently filter molecules by size.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

These capillary mimics are the latest in “organ-on-a-chip” technology.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 5, 2024

They function through capillary action -- the very phenomena by which a spilled liquid on the kitchen table spontaneously wicks into the paper towel used to wipe it up.

From Science Daily • Dec. 11, 2023

Water can work its way under the door threshold via capillary attraction, wind or even negative slope on the exterior landing, causing water to run toward the room.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Water rises through the clay to meet it, but cannot proceed further because the sand is too loose for further capillary action.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann