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noun

wetting

WEH-tihng
noun
1
The act or process of making something wet.
"A light wetting of the soil is enough before you plant the seeds."
2
An episode of accidental urination, especially by a child or during sleep.
"The doctor said bed-wetting at that age is still completely normal."

How to Use Wetting

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In plain EnglishMaking something wet, or (informally) wetting oneself.

Common pairings
bed-wetting a light wetting

Word Forms

wettings plural

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