wetting

UK
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
wettingnoun
wettings
pl
Translations
mouillagePhysique, chimie.
The wetting of the glass surface by the water was observed during the experiment.
Le mouillage de la surface du verre par l’eau a été observé pendant l’expérience.
The wetting of the soil is necessary before planting the seeds.
L’humectation du sol est nécessaire avant de planter les graines.
énurésieMédecine.
Bed wetting is a common issue among young children.
L’énurésie nocturne est un problème courant chez les jeunes enfants.
Definitions
The act of making something wet or moist.
The wetting of the soil is necessary before planting the seeds.
The process by which a liquid spreads across or adheres to a solid surface.
The wetting of the glass surface by the water was observed during the experiment.
An instance of urinating involuntarily, especially in bed.
Bed wetting is a common issue among young children.
wettinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɛtɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g., 'wetting agent', functions as participial adjective.
Translations
mouillantChimie.
A wetting agent helps water penetrate the soil more effectively.
Un agent mouillant aide l’eau à pénétrer le sol plus efficacement.
Definitions
Causing or promoting the spread of a liquid over or into a surface; relating to the act of making something wet.
A wetting agent helps water penetrate the soil more effectively.
wetadjective
Definitions
Covered or saturated with water or another liquid.
The wet clothes were hung out to dry in the sun.
Characterized by frequent or heavy rainfall.
The wet climate of the region makes it ideal for growing rice.
Inexperienced or naive, chiefly in the phrase “wet behind the ears”.
He's still wet behind the ears when it comes to managing a team.
wetverb

wetting

ing-form

wetted
Past Simple
wetted
Past Participle
wetting
ing-form
Translations
She accidentally wet her shirt while washing the dishes.
Elle a accidentellement mouillé sa chemise en faisant la vaisselle.
Additional translations
urinerSurtout dans le contexte d’un enfant qui fait pipi au lit.
Definitions
To make something damp or moist.
She accidentally wet her shirt while washing the dishes.
To urinate involuntarily, especially in bed.
The child sometimes wets the bed at night.
wetnoun
Definitions
A liquid or moisture, especially when it is on a surface.
The wet on the floor made it slippery and dangerous to walk on.
Rainy weather or a period of rain.
The forecast predicts a week of wet, so don't forget your umbrella.
A person who is perceived as weak, ineffectual, or lacking in strength of character.
He was considered a wet by his peers because he never stood up for himself.