noun
- the ability of a liquid to spread on or adhere to a solid surface
Usage: technical; chemistry; materials science
Examples
- The wettability of the metal surface was improved by chemical treatment.
- Scientists measured the wettability of different polymers using water droplets.
- Poor wettability can cause problems in coating applications.
- The fabric’s wettability determines how well it absorbs moisture.
- Surface roughness affects the wettability of materials.
- Researchers studied the wettability of glass substrates for electronic devices.