wetter
- noun
- /ˈwɛtər/
- Specialized
:
humectante
- Adding a wetter helps the paint to spread evenly on the surface.
Examples
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In agriculture, a wetter is sometimes mixed with pesticides to increase their effectiveness.
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The laboratory tested several wetters to improve the efficiency of the solution.
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The wetter is essential for this process.
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She added a little wetter to the mixture.
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In agricultural research, scientists found that adding a wetter to the soil mixture helped improve water retention.
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To ensure better coverage, the manufacturer advised using a wetter when mixing the cleaning solution.
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During the paint formulation process, adding a specific wetter improved the fluid's ability to coat surfaces.
Synonyms
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A chemical that makes a liquid spread and mix more easily
A chemical that helps a liquid spread or soak in more easily
A chemical in soaps and detergents that helps water mix with oil
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Etymology
Wetter comes from the simple word wet plus the ending -er, which means 'one who' or 'something that', like in baker or writer. So a chemical wetter is literally 'something that makes things wet', which is why it helps paint or sprays spread more easily.