Wetting

/ˈwɛtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of wetting.

The wetting of the surface was essential before applying the paint.

A condition or state of being wet.

The wetting caused by the rain made the ground muddy.

verb

The action of making something wet.

The gardener is wetting the plants with a hose.

The act of causing a surface to become saturated with a liquid.

The wetting of the sponge allowed it to absorb more water.

The process in which a liquid comes into contact with a solid surface, often enhancing adhesion.

The wetting of the paper with glue improved the bonding strength.

Derived from the verb 'wet', from Old English 'wǣtan' meaning to moisten or to make wet.

wetting the bed

A term referring to involuntarily urinating while asleep.

wetting your appetite

To stimulate interest or desire for something.

wet

Covered with or saturated with liquid.

moisture

The presence of a liquid, often water, in the air or in a substance.

An incident of losing bladder control.

He had an embarrassing wetting at the party.

Playfully referred to as getting drenched.

We went outside during the rain and had a wetting contest.