capillary tube

capillary tube
noun
a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
Syn: ↑capillary, ↑capillary tubing
Hypernyms: ↑tube, ↑tubing
Part Holonyms: ↑thermometer

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capillary tube noun
A glass tube with a fine bore used in medicine, thermometers, etc
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Main Entry:capillary

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capillary tube,
a tube with a very slender, hairlike opening or bore.

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