Wettability (also known as Wettabilities, Hygroscopicity): The quality or state of being wettable or the degree to which something can be wet. This is also the ability of any solid surface to be wetted when in contact with a liquid whose surface tension is reduced so that the liquid spreads over the surface of the soli

NIH MeSH · D017155Phenomena and Processes

Wettability

Also known asWettabilities · Hygroscopicity · Hygroscopicities · Wetability · Wetabilities

Definition

The quality or state of being wettable or the degree to which something can be wet. This is also the ability of any solid surface to be wetted when in contact with a liquid whose surface tension is reduced so that the liquid spreads over the surface of the solid.

MeSH classification

  • G02.409.500
  • G02.860.908

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Common questions about Wettability

What does Wettability mean in medicine?
The quality or state of being wettable or the degree to which something can be wet. This is also the ability of any solid surface to be wetted when in contact with a liquid whose surface tension is reduced so that the liquid spreads over the surface of the solid. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Wettability known by any other names?
Yes. Wettability is also referred to as Wettabilities, Hygroscopicity, Hygroscopicities, Wetability in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Wettability sit in the medical classification?
Wettability falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G02.409.500, G02.860.908). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D017155) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗