Meaning Of The Word Wetting agent

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Wetting agent Meaning

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Wetting agent Definition

What's The Definition Of Wetting agent?

wetting agent in American English
any admixture to a liquid for increasing its ability to penetrate, or spread over the surface of, a given material, esp. cloth, paper, or leather
any of a group of surface-active agents which, when added to a liquid, cause the liquid to spread more easily over, or to penetrate, a solid surface

wetting agent in British English
noun: any substance added to a liquid to lower its surface tension and thus increase its ability to spread across or penetrate into a solid

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