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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Troubleshooting and sewing defects Capillary effect Capillary action Movement of liquid through narrow spaces in thread, material or seam structures. Kapillareffekt
Translations
DE Kapillareffekt
FR Effet capillaire
ES Efecto capilar
IT Effetto capillare
CN 毛细作用
VN Hiệu ứng mao dẫn
Not to be confused with Capillary transport can occur without external pressure.