Definition of capillare
1. capillary [ n ] a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
Used in print:(James A. Ibers et al., "Proton magnetic resonance...)
Spectra were also obtained from a sample in a spherical container which was made by blowing a bubble on the end of a capillary glass tube .
The bubble was filled to the top and special precautions were taken to prevent any sample from remaining in the capillary .
Synonyms capillary capillary_tubing capillary_tube Related Terms tube thermometer2. capillary [ a ] (anatomy) "a capillary network"
Synonyms capillary3. capillary [ a ] long and slender with a very small internal diameter
Examples:
"a capillary tube"
4. capillary [ a ] relating to or involving capillarity
Examples:
"capillary action"
"capillary attraction"
5. capillary [ n ] any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules
Synonyms capillary_vessel capillary Related Terms blood_vessel tomentum glomerulusSimilar Spelling
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