Is water actually wet?

[Paradiseequeen]

Before you answer this question, think about how you would define wet. This isn't a stupid question, but a question that makes your brain itch lol water being wet or not is actually a question that has been asked before in the world.

Some people say water is actually a substance itself, while others say water is made of liquid or moisture.

[TrimmedTip]

Great question! Here’s the short take:

Scientifically, “wetness” is defined as the ability of a liquid to adhere to a solid surface. So by that definition, water isn’t wet itself — it makes other things wet.

But in everyday language? Sure, we say water is wet because it feels wet to us. It’s all about context! 💧🤔

So yes and no — now your brain can really itch. 😄

[Paradiseequeen]

I agree! water is just a substance but when it rains, we think everything is getting wet. However, it can be controlled because its just liquid substance. Water from the faucet is actually a liquid substance itself. So I agree with your answer

[OneViewpoint]

Water is a simple molecule, H2O, which can be liquid, solid, or vapor (gas) depending on temperature and pressure. In its liquid state water is the definition of "wet". Most things it touches become wet. But there are some hydrophobic substances that water can't cling to which never get wet.

[Paradiseequeen]

I agree! I also seen some things that water touches but it doesn't get wet as well.

[Jennz6]

💧💦💧💦 yes it’s wet and I know wet when I feel it

[Joshydavid25]

Scientifically it's not really wet as it's the substance that makes things wet.. But technically in everyday language it's "wet"... Lol..

[ilistengood]

Good question , depends on your definition of "wet" if i remember correctly , the science response is no.

[exitseven]

Water is a substance but it is also water soluble so that makes it wet.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Sorry but the fact that you had to say this is a stupid question shows its a stupid question cause what wetter than water

[Paradiseequeen]

this is a science question

[Bklynbadboy12]

Okay cool still seems like a silly question