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Definition of Wetting agent
1. Noun. A chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.
Exact synonyms: Surface-active Agent, Surfactant, Wetter
Specialized synonyms: Emulsifier, Detergent
Generic synonyms: Chemical Agent
Specialized synonyms: Emulsifier, Detergent
Generic synonyms: Chemical Agent
Definition of Wetting agent
1. Noun. a substance, such as a surfactant, that reduces the surface tension of a liquid, allowing it to spread across, and penetrate the surface of a solid ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com