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SUBCAPILLARY INTERSTICE [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Geology
DEF

An interstice, smaller than a capillary interstice, in which molecular attraction spans the entire space and water is held immovable against gravity by the forces of adhesion alone. Such water is pellicular and hygroscopic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géologie
DEF

Interstice plus petit qu'un interstice capillaire et dans lequel l'attraction moléculaire s'étend sur tout l'espace; l'eau y est retenue par adhérence, malgré la force de la pesanteur.

Spanish

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