wettability
Pronunciation: [ˌwɛtəˈbɪləti]
Word
Context: “science”
(noun) wettability refers to how easily a liquid can spread across the surface of a solid. It tells you if a liquid will stick to a surface or roll off like water on a waxed car.
Example
The wettability of the new coating is excellent, making it easy for water to spread on it.
Example
The surface of the table had poor wettability, so the water just beaded up instead of spreading.
Example
How does the wettability of this material affect its use in everyday products?
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