Wetting (Noun)
Meaning 1
A euphemism for urination; "he had to take a leak".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
The act of making something wet.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rain caused the wetting of the streets, making them slippery and difficult to navigate.
- The wetting of the sponge was a crucial step in the painting process to achieve the desired texture.
- The children loved the wetting of the sidewalk with water from the hose on a hot summer day.
- The wetting of the seeds was an essential part of the germination process to encourage them to sprout.
- The wetting of the paper made it weak and prone to tearing, making it difficult to handle.