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capillary tube

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capillary tube
n
(Physics / General Physics) a glass tube with a fine bore and thick walls, used in thermometers, etc.
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Noun1.capillary tube - a tube of small internal diametercapillary tube - a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
thermometer - measuring instrument for measuring temperature
tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases


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