wetting agent

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A substance that reduces the surface tension of a liquid, causing the liquid to spread across or penetrate more easily the surface of a solid.

wetting agent

(Chemistry) Chem 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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wetting agent - a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved

surface-active agent, surfactant, wetter

emulsifier - a surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion

chemical agent - an agent that produces chemical reactions

detergent - a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering

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