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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Examples
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Some species have accessory wettable tarsi that are extendable and break the surface tension to give the insect traction for locomotion.
Insecta (Aquatic) 2008
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These are chemical finishes that make the fibers more absorbent and hence more wettable.
HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005
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These are chemical finishes that make the fibers more absorbent and hence more wettable.
HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005
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These are chemical finishes that make the fibers more absorbent and hence more wettable.
HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005
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These are chemical finishes that make the fibers more absorbent and hence more wettable.
HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005
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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
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Dust and wettable powder formulations can be used for either crop seed or stored food grain.
Chapter 8 1994
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BT can be applied as a wettable powder (WP), liquid formulation or dust.
Chapter 8 1994
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The eggs were then dipped for 2 min. in aqueous suspensions of diflubenzuron made up from 25% wettable powder.
Chapter 7 1994
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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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