wicking
nounUK /ˈwɪk.ɪŋ/
US /ˈwɪk.ɪŋ/
Wicking is when a material pulls liquid away from one place and moves it to another.
The wicking of the towel dried the spilled water quickly.
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2. The act of drawing liquid up or along a material by capillary action.
The candle's wicking kept the flame burning steadily.
3. A fabric property that moves sweat away from the skin.
These running shirts are known for their wicking.
4. The process of a plant's roots pulling water upward through tiny tubes.
Wicking helps tall trees get water to their top leaves.