whetted
English
Pronunciation
- Homophones: wetted
Adjective
whetted (not comparable)
- (technology) (of a surface) exposed to a working fluid
- The inside of a valve has whetted parts constructed of corrosion-resistant material.
Usage notes
The fluid can be wet or dry, liquid or gas, as opposed to wetted, which applies almost exclusively to liquid and most commonly to water.
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