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capillary succion [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
  • Soil Science
DEF

Phenomenon due to capillary forces that causes a liquid below atmospheric pressure to be sucked into a porous medium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Mécanique des sols
  • Science du sol
DEF

Phénomène dû aux forces capillaires par lequel un liquide à une pression inférieure à la pression atmosphérique est aspiré dans un milieu poreux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Mecánica del suelo
  • Ciencia del suelo
DEF

Fenómeno originado por fuerzas capilares según el cual un líquido a una presión inferior a la atmosférica es absorbido por un medio poroso.

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