Definition of wetting agent Wetting agent

wet•ting a•gent

We found 3 definitions of wetting agent from 3 different sources.

What does wetting agent mean?

Noun
wetting agent - a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
		wetter, surfactant, surface-active agent
		chemical agent an agent that produces chemical reactions
		emulsifier a surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion

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wetting agent (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.