Definition of Capillary fringe zone

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Capillary fringe zone

The term 'Capillary fringe zone' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The zone above the free water elevation in which water is held by capillary action. The porous material just above the water table which may hold water by capillarity in the smaller void spaces'.

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