When a liquid is introduced to a small-diameter tube of another substance, the liquid moves up or down in the tube, as if ignoring gravity. Which of the following terms specifically refers to this action?

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Capillary action is the term that specifically refers to the movement of liquid through a small-diameter tube or porous material due to the forces of adhesion, cohesion, and surface tension, making the liquid move in a way that seems to defy gravity.

When a Liquid Is Introduced to a Small-Diameter Tube of Another