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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Capillary Waves Capillary Waves The term 'Capillary Waves' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' Waves caused by the initial wind stress on the water surface causes what are known as capillary waves. These have a wavelength of less than 1.73 cm, and the force that tries to restore them to equilibrium is the cohesion of the individual molecules. Capillary waves are important in starting the process of energy transfer from the air to the water. '. Previous 5 Terms: Capillary migration (capillary flow) Capillary movement Capillary rise Capillary water capillary wave Next 5 Terms: Capillary Zone Capital cost Capital costs Capital investment Capital stock About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.