Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • That can be made wet; that will absorb water or retain a thin stratum of water on the surface: paid particularly of some leaves, in contrast with others which from being polished, velvety, or the like, do not retain water. See drip-tip.

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  • adjective Capable of being wetted.

Etymologies

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wet +‎ -able

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Examples

  • Some species have accessory wettable tarsi that are extendable and break the surface tension to give the insect traction for locomotion.

    Insecta (Aquatic) 2008

  • These are chemical finishes that make the fibers more absorbent and hence more wettable.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • These are chemical finishes that make the fibers more absorbent and hence more wettable.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • These are chemical finishes that make the fibers more absorbent and hence more wettable.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • These are chemical finishes that make the fibers more absorbent and hence more wettable.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • In Sudan this is done by applying one kilogram of Bayluscide® as 70% wettable powder mixed with 10 liters of water over a period of 40 minutes.

    Chapter 13 1996

  • Dust and wettable powder formulations can be used for either crop seed or stored food grain.

    Chapter 8 1994

  • BT can be applied as a wettable powder (WP), liquid formulation or dust.

    Chapter 8 1994

  • The eggs were then dipped for 2 min. in aqueous suspensions of diflubenzuron made up from 25% wettable powder.

    Chapter 7 1994

  • These advanced formulations may convert neem extracts into the form of granules, dust, wettable powders, or emulsifiable concentrates.

    4 What's in a Neem 1992

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