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May 25, 2012
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Synonyms for capillary

Noun

1. capillary, capillary tube, capillary tubing, tube, tubing
usage: a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
2. capillary, capillary vessel, blood vessel
usage: any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules

Adjective

1. capillary
usage: of or relating to hair
2. capillary, hairlike, thin (vs. thick)
usage: long and slender with a very small internal diameter; "a capillary tube"
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