wetting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making something, especially a surface, wet.

  - "After the drought, the farmers were relieved to see the rain wetting their fields."
  - "The artist used a brush to wet the paint before applying it to the canvas."

• Noun

  The state of being wet.

  - "The baby was in a state of constant wetting due to diaper malfunctions."
  - "The leaves were glistening in the morning wetting after the rain."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wetting
wetting , setting , metting , getting

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Variants

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Etymology

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From the Old English wettian, meaning 'to moisten'.

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Trivia

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1. Wetting is essential for the growth of many organisms, such as plants and certain types of bacteria.

2. The term 'wetting agent' refers to a substance that helps increase the spreading and penetration of water in various materials.

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Related Concepts

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1. capillary action: The ability of a liquid to move upwards in a narrow space without the application of external pressure, which is crucial in the wetting process.

2. surface tension: The property of a liquid's surface that allows it to resist external forces, which plays a role in the spreading and distribution of wetting.

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Culture

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In various cultures, wetting is a significant part of rituals and ceremonies. For instance, in some African cultures, newborn babies are welcomed by having water poured over their heads, symbolizing cleansing and purification. In Christianity, baptism involves immersing the person in water, signifying spiritual rebirth.

How to Memorize "wetting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine water droplets coming into contact with a surface, spreading out, and making the surface wet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate wetting with the sensation of raindrops hitting your skin, or the feeling of a wet towel on your body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'wetting' as 'Water Easily Transfers To Intended Surfaces'.

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