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Noun: capillary tube
  1. A tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
    "The scientist used capillary tubes to collect small blood samples for analysis";
    - capillary, capillary tubing

Derived forms: capillary tubes

Type of: tube, tubing

Part of: thermometer

Encyclopedia: Capillary tube