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Capillarity – Carcajou

Capillarity

in physics, that branch of the science which considers the properties of liquid surfaces.

Capillary Attraction

the molecular attraction or repulsion, specially the former, which takes place when one end of a tube of slender bore is immersed in a fluid. In the case supposed the fluid ascends it to a considerable height. Capillary attraction aids the passage upward of sap in the vessels of plants. It may be gravity acting at minute distances.

Capon

a cock chicken castrated for the purpose of improving his flesh for the table.

Capride

a family of ruminant mammals, of which the genus Capra, or goat, is the type.

Capybara

the Hydrochœrus bara, or Watercavy of Brazil, an animal allied to the Guinea-pig. It is about three feet in length, and has the general appearance of a hippopotamus in miniature. It is of the rodent family Cavidæ.

Carabide

a family of beetles, usually large, adorned with brilliant metallic colors, and either wingless or having wings not adapted for flying. The bombardier beetle belongs to this family. CARABINE. See CARBINE.

Capulets and Montagues

the English spelling of the names of the Cappelletti and Montecchi, two noble families of northern Italy, according to tradition of Verona, chiefly memorable tile depression of Lake Valencia, where large crops of coffee, sugar, and excellent cacao are grown. Capital, Valencia; chief port, Puerto Cabello.

Caracal

a species of lynx, the Felis caracal of Linnæus, of a reddishbrown color, with black ears, tipped with long, black hair. It is a native of Africa, India, Persia, and Turkey.

Caramel

the brown mass which cane-sugar becomes at 220° C., used in cookery as a coloring and flavoring ingredient, in giving a brown color to spirits, etc. The name of a certain preparation of candy.

Caravan

a Persian word used to

Carbide

a compound formed by the union of carbon with an element, as iron or hydrogen.

Carcajou

a species of badger found in North America, Meles labradorica.