wettable

/ˈwɛtəbəl/
adjective
  1. Able to be made wet or to have a liquid spread across its surface.
    • Some plastics are not wettable, so paint will not stick to them.
    • The scientist tested which materials were wettable by oil.
    • This special coating makes the glass more wettable so water spreads evenly.
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