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capillary water
Water, above the water table, held there by capillary action.
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There is little known about the history of the shaving mug, apart from the fact that it
held water in which to dip the shaving brush into.
2 February 2018 - US-based water treatment solutions company Evoqua Water Technologies (NYSE: AQUA) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately
held water equipment and systems supplier Pure Water Solutions, the company said.
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