wetness

UK
/ˈwɛtnəs/
US
/ˈwɛtnəs/

Translations

wetnessnoun
wetnesses
pl
The wetness in the air indicated that it might rain soon.
L’humidité dans l’air indiquait qu’il pourrait bientôt pleuvoir.
Additional translations
mouillureSurtout pour l’état d’un objet ou d’une surface imprégné de liquide.
wetnessadjective
UK
/ˈwɛtnəs/
US
/ˈwɛtnəs/
Used attributively in technical and descriptive contexts (e.g., "wetness sensor").
Additional translations
humideEmploi attributif, technique.

Definitions

wetnessnoun
The state or condition of being covered or saturated with water or another liquid.
The wetness of the grass made it difficult to walk without slipping.
Moisture or dampness present in the air or on a surface.
The wetness in the air indicated that it might rain soon.
wetnessadjective
Relating to or measuring the degree of moisture present in something; moisture-related (used attributively).
The device sends wetness readings to the control unit.