capillary
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“Renewables require a completely different kind of grid,” says Luca Moro, chief investment officer at energy-focused fund SpesX, “a capillary system instead of one-way transmission from a power plant.”
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Their kidneys retained healthier capillary networks and displayed gene activity that more closely matched that of younger animals.
From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026
These capillary mimics are the latest in “organ-on-a-chip” technology.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 5, 2024
Water can work its way under the door threshold via capillary attraction, wind or even negative slope on the exterior landing, causing water to run toward the room.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023
“And of course,” Rachael said distantly, “my verbal responses won’t count. It’s solely the eye-muscle and capillary reaction that you’ll use as indices. But I’ll answer; I want to go through this and—”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
Vocabulary lists containing capillary
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"There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury
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