Electrocapillarity refers to the phenomenon where an electric field influences the behavior of liquids in capillary spaces, which are typically narrow channels or pores. This effect is closely related to electrokinetic phenomena and is particularly significant in systems involving charged surfaces and electrolytes. When an electric field is applied across a liquid in a capillary tube, it can lead to changes in the liquid's wetting properties, surface tension, and flow dynamics.
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