Definition

Not made wet or damp; dry.

Example

The unwetted surface of the paper absorbed the ink poorly.

Conversation

Did you notice that the paint on this wall looks unwetted?

Yeah, it does look a bit dry and rough in some areas.

I wonder if we should apply a second coat to fix the unwetted spots.

Good idea! That might help improve the overall finish.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unwetted → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "wetted" (the past participle of "wet", which comes from Old English "wæt", meaning moist or damp). The word "unwetted" means not made wet or not moistened.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'moist' ('wetted') — that's why unwetted means not made wet.

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