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Capillary water

The water held in the "capillary" or small pores of a soil, usually with a tension >60 cm of water.

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capillary water
Earth science; Soil science

The water held in the "capillary" or small pores of a soil, usually with a tension >60 cm of water.

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Environment; Environmental conservation

Just above the water table, in the aeration zone, is capillary water that moves upward from the water table by capillary action. This water can move slowly and in any direction. ...

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Geography; Physical geography

The water that moves around the soil and is available for plant use.

capillary water
Weather; Meteorology

Water held in the smaller pores of a soil, generally at tensions greater than 60 cm of water.

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Agriculture; Irrigation

Water which remains in the soil pore spaces after gravity drainage has occurred. This water resides in the soil pores where capillary forces balance gravity forces such that a ...

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Engineering; Civil engineering

Underground water held above the water table by capillary attraction. Water subject to the influence of capillary action.

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