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critical capillary head [1 record]

Record 1 1996-02-07

English

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

Lowest capillary pressure head at which air pushes water from the pores.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géologie
DEF

Pression capillaire la plus basse à partir de laquelle l'air chasse l'eau hors des interstices.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Geología
DEF

Presión capilar mínima a la que el aire expulsa el agua de los poros.

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