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wet·ting agent (wtng)

n.

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.

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wetting agent

n

(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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Noun

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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