overwet
/ˌoʊvərˈwɛt/
verb
- To make something too wet; to wet excessively.
- Be careful not to overwet the sponge when cleaning the table.
- If you overwet the soil, the plant's roots may rot.
- The rain overwet the tent, and everything inside got damp.
adjective
- Too wet; having more moisture than is desirable or necessary.
- The paint became overwet because we added too much water.
- After the storm, the field was overwet and impossible to walk through.
- The clay was overwet and wouldn't hold its shape.
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