Water isn’t wet by itself; wetness describes a liquid’s ability to adhere to other surfaces. Water’s strong cohesion and surface tension make it resist spreading on itself but allow it to wet other materials. Adding surfactants lowers surface tension, helping water spread more easily. 💧🔬

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