What is the difference between hygroscopic water and capillary water?

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Hygroscopic water
Capillary water
Hygroscopic water means the tendency of absorbing the moisture from the air, and that is firmly held by soil particles. Capillary water is the water that remains after the gravitational water is drained out.
Water is held by the soil particles Water is present between the soil particles.
It is present in thin film and so tightly held by the soil. It is present in the form of film around the soil.
It is unavailable to plants. It is available for atmospheric adsorption
Water is being absorbed from the surrounding or atmosphere Water will remain in the soil.

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Hygroscopic water	Capillary water
Hygroscopic water means the tendency of absorbing the moisture from the air, and that is firmly held by soil particles.	Capillary water is the water that remains after the gravitational water is drained out.
Water is held by the soil particles	Water is present between the soil particles.
It is present in thin film and so tightly held by the soil.	It is present in the form of film around the soil.
It is unavailable to plants.	It is available for atmospheric adsorption
Water is being absorbed from the surrounding or atmosphere	Water will remain in the soil.