wicklike
Wicklike is an adjective used in technical writing to describe objects or structures that resemble a wick in form or function. A wick is a slender strand that draws liquid by capillary action toward evaporation or a reservoir. Therefore, a wicklike feature typically shares a narrow, threadlike geometry or the ability to transport fluid passively through porous material or capillary channels.
Etymology and usage: The form is a compound of wick and the suffix -like, indicating resemblance. It
Applications and examples: In engineering, wicklike structures appear in wick-fed heat pipes and in passive cooling