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A few basic concepts are recalled regarding equilibrium wetting features, in the context of this discussion and – debate issue [59].
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Velarde, M.G. A few preliminary remarks, quotations and some references. Eur. Phys. J. Spec. Top. 197, 3–9 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjst/e2011-01430-3
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