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Capillary action of water refers to the ability of liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, driven by cohesive and adhesive properties. This phenomenon mimics capillary refill in the human body, where blood flows through small blood vessels (capillaries) to restore oxygen and nutrients to tissues. When pressure is applied, blood temporarily leaves the capillaries; upon release, blood refills these vessels, similar to how water rises in a narrow tube. Both processes demonstrate how fluids can move effectively through small spaces due to surface tension and vascular dynamics.

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