- The condition of being wet.
- Moisture.
- Rainy or persistently damp weather.
Dictionary:
wet·ness (wĕt'nĭs) ![]() |
| Antonyms: wetness |
| Veterinary Dictionary: wetness |
Constant wetness of the wool fleece or haircoat along the backs of animals, and caused by heavy rainfall over a long period, causes fleece rot in sheep and rain scald in horses. Constant wetness of the underparts caused by poor drainage in indoor housing, or too little bedding or a defect of urinary control by the animal causes local dermatitis referred to as wet, e.g. wet belly of mink, wet tail of hamsters, wet dewlap of rabbits.
| WordNet: wetness |
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
Antonym: dryness (meaning #1)
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