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wetting agent N

wetting agent

润湿剂 rùnshījì

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That allowed firemen to concentrate the water and the wetting agent on the source and prevent fire from spreading throughout the two storey century old house. www.theguardian.pe.ca

A wetting agent is not needed when applying insecticidal soap sprays. www.reviewjournal.com

Yes, it will cost you more money but always use a wetting agent combined with any sprays used for controlling insects, diseases and weeds. www.reviewjournal.com

A surfactant is a wetting agent, the exact opposite of a hydrophobic agent. en.wikipedia.org

Water-based glazes are sometimes thinned with glycerin or another wetting agent to extend the working time. en.wikipedia.org

White wine is also used as a wetting agent for slow cooking. en.wikipedia.org

For example, reduction of surface tension increases cavitation levels, so the solution contains a good wetting agent (surfactant). en.wikipedia.org

A wetting agent should be included to help penetrate the waxy body covering of the insect. en.wikipedia.org

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