wetting agent

Noun

Meaning

a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved

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Synonyms

wetter surfactant surface-active agent water head steam rain lubricant detergent emulsifier hydrosphere mucolytic dampening agent damping agent humidifying agent
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Antonyms

DRY drier desiccant dehydrator drying agent dehydrating agent
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Hypernyms

chemical agent

Hyponyms

detergent emulsifier

Examples

Acts as a dispersion and wetting agent. Source: Internet

Acts as wetting agent and dispersing agent. Source: Internet

Levelling and substrate wetting agent, without silicone addition. Source: Internet

Used as a wetting agent and stabilizer in emulsion paints and as an emulsifier in manufacture of tinting pastes and pigment preparations. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

wettest wettie wetting wetting agents wetting down wetting machine