Meanings
nounwetting agent (plural wetting agents)
plural wetting agents
- A substance, such as a surfactant, that reduces the surface tension of a liquid, allowing it to spread across and penetrate the surface of a solid.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
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wetting agent. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wetting%20agent
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