CAPILLARITIES
\kˌapɪlˈaɹɪtiz], \kˌapɪlˈaɹɪtiz], \k_ˌa_p_ɪ_l_ˈa_ɹ_ɪ_t_i_z]\
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The action by which the surface of a liquid where it contacts a solid is elevated or depressed, because of the relative attraction of the molecules of the liquid for each other and for those of the solid. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].