How to Use wetting agent in a Sentence

wetting agent

noun

• Some soils resist water penetration; try a wetting agent to help moisten the soil.
  — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
• While not a long-term solution, a wetting agent can be mixed into hydrophobic soil to break down waxy substances that repel water.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
• For potted plants a commercial wetting agent, can be added to improve the water-holding capacity of the soil.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
• Don’t reuse contact lens solution that’s been sitting in your case; clean the case with fresh solution at least once a week and leave it open to air dry; and never use tap water or saliva as a wetting agent.
  — Holly Burns, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
• Most commercial wetting agents contain surfactants similar to those in dishwashing liquids and laundry detergents.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
• How To Improve Your Soil's Moisture Retention A short-term solution for small areas or containers with hydrophobic soil is a commercial wetting agent, often called water retainers or penetrants.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
• How To Improve Your Soil's Moisture Retention A short-term solution for small areas or containers with hydrophobic soil is a commercial wetting agent, often called water retainers or penetrants.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026