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What is the capillary action of water?

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movement of water upward, best with smaller sediments

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Water is a polar molecule meaning that it is slightly attracted to other water molecules and knowing this is important in understanding the capillary action of water. An example of the capillary action of water is in a plant where water is pulled up the stem against the force of gravity.
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