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The mechanical forces exerted on soil water resulting from the curved [[interface]]  between the air and water caused by the combined effect of [[surface tension]] and effective [[contact angle|contact  angle]].
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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">The mechanical forces exerted on soil water resulting from the curved [[interface]]  between the air and water caused by the combined effect of [[surface tension]] and effective [[contact  angle]].</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 08:51, 26 March 2024

The mechanical forces exerted on soil water resulting from the curved interface between the air and water caused by the combined effect of surface tension and effective contact angle.

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