Is water wet? 🤔

[SebastianGomez-keex]

When you realize your dumb argument has been solved, and now you’re just confused

[Jaibliss_agent]

Wetness arises from the amount of liquid absorbed by an object or clinging to an object and a body of water is a bunch of liquid interwoven between each molecule of itself. Therefore it is wet.

Edit: for something to be wet, it has to have a certain amount of liquid in/on it that is not a liquid that will solidify if left untouched in a cool environment.

For example:
Lava is just molten metal so whatever state that metal was in before it got molten is what it's considered. So if you were to pour water on that lava it would be wet for like 2 seconds and then no longer be wet due to the water. Evaporating because of the heat.

So for something to be wet It has to be tangible and have water able to cling onto it, and water can cling onto water. That's how surface tension works.

[Anti_heresy_spray]

gf: he’s probably cheating on me

Bf and company:

[nuclear]

In a way, you could say you're adding steps they don't need to be stepped on.

[different_nba]

i hope someone doesn’t steal this and reupload it and get more views

[princelife]

"Water is wet." This simple yet profound statement has been around for centuries and continues to be a source of humor and amusement to many. However, it is important to take a moment to consider the implications of this statement and the scientific evidence that supports it.
Firstly, let's clarify what is meant by water being wet. This statement refers to the fact that water has a tendency to interact with other substances in a way that suggests it is adhesive or moist. This is due to the fact that water molecules have a strong intermolecular force, which allows them to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules.
The key to understanding why water is wet is the nature of these hydrogen bonds. In essence, they create a strong attraction between the molecules, such that water can easily spread or glide across surfaces. This is why we often see water being used to clean and fix things around the house.
However, it is important to note that this property of water is not exclusive to it but is also found in other liquids, such as oil and alcohol. The only difference between them is the strength of the hydrogen bonds they form, with water having the most potent ability to interact with other substances.
In conclusion, the statement "Water is wet" is based on the unique properties of water, which enable it to interact with other substances in a way that suggests it is adhesive or moist. While it may seem like a humorous observation, it is important to recognize the scientific evidence that supports it and to understand the implications of how water interacts with the world around it.

[LtSkEt]

“To say that something is wet, means the water on the surface of that something can be removed” Chaz Smith

[NalayasHubby]

Water is not wet because wetness arises from the interaction between a liquid and a solid surface. In other words, wetness is a property that occurs when water or another liquid comes into contact with a solid object.

[crazydudec]

I’d stay yes because water makes stuff wet the fore being wet bc u can’t jump in dirt than water and be muddy because mud is muddy just like waters wet.thanks for reading this🎉🎉🎉

[TalentAcrossBorders]

Water can exist in three different states: solid, liquid, and gas. When it's very cold, water freezes and becomes ice. When it warms up, it melts into a liquid form, and when heated even more, it turns into

[xXlxndrXx]

This reminds me of that one video where someone made dry water 💀

[warnabrothaYT]

When your high thoughts get higher than you.

[namnam-tjmi]

wet is just the way we describe the sensation of water being put on a different surface. If you put water on water it just merges it doesnt get wet. Water itself is not wet, it makes things wet.

[Camarokaro]

The f- you mean water isnt wet
-Naruto

[Ton-rstg]

The word "wet" is just the sensation of water on an object

[someguy]

The difference lies in what happens when water touches something wlse vs more water.

When water touches something else, it adheres. This is what is described as that thing being "wet". When water touches itself, it COHERES. Chemically, that's an entirely different thing, and therefore does not constitute wetness.
Now, CAN water be wet? Technically, if you can somehow force water to adhere to water without a physical barrier preventing cohesion. But, that's only theoretically possible.

[ellosir]

Is water wet






The question of whether water is wet is a fascinating one that blends science, language, and perception into a single debate, requiring us to think carefully about the meaning of words, the properties of matter, and how humans interpret the world around them. To begin, the concept of “wetness” itself must be examined. In everyday usage, the term “wet” is used to describe something that is covered or saturated with a liquid, most commonly water. For example, if you spill water on a towel, the towel becomes wet because it is now in contact with and partially saturated by water. Wetness, therefore, is a property that arises when a liquid interacts with a solid surface. It is a description of the state of that surface relative to the presence of a liquid. This definition highlights an important distinction: wetness is not necessarily an intrinsic property of a liquid like water but rather a description of what happens when a liquid interacts with something else.

To determine whether water itself is wet, we need to consider whether it can satisfy the definition of wetness. Scientifically, water is a liquid composed of molecules made up of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one oxygen atom, giving it the chemical formula H₂O. Water is a polar molecule, meaning it has partial positive charges on the hydrogen atoms and a partial negative charge on the oxygen atom, which allows it to form hydrogen bonds with other water molecules and with other surfaces. This polarity gives water many of its unique properties, such as cohesion (the tendency of water molecules to stick to each other) and adhesion (the tendency of water molecules to stick to other surfaces). These forces are critical to understanding wetness because wetness occurs when a liquid adheres to a surface. For example, when water comes into contact with glass, the adhesive forces between the water and the glass are stronger than the cohesive forces between water molecules, causing the water to spread out and “wet” the surface. Conversely, when water comes into contact with a hydrophobic surface, such as wax paper, the cohesive forces within the water molecules are stronger than the adhesive forces with the surface, causing the water to bead up and not “wet” the surface.

However, when we ask whether water itself is wet, we are asking whether a liquid can adhere to itself in such a way that it satisfies the condition of being “covered” or “saturated” with a liquid. This is where the argument becomes more nuanced. Wetness, as we commonly understand it, describes the interaction between a liquid and a solid, not the liquid itself. A solid surface can be covered with water and thus become wet, but water cannot be “covered” with itself in the same way. Water molecules are already in contact with other water molecules due to cohesion, but this does not mean that water is wet—it simply means that water is a liquid. In other words, wetness is a relational property that requires a liquid to interact with a surface, and since water does not interact with itself in the way that it interacts with a solid, it cannot be described as wet under this definition.

On the other hand, there is a counterargument that challenges this strict scientific interpretation. From a perceptual or experiential perspective, water feels wet when we touch it, and this sensation is a fundamental part of how humans understand wetness. The sensation of wetness arises because of the way our nervous system interprets the physical properties of water, such as its temperature, flow, and pressure on our skin. When you dip your hand into water, you experience the sensation of wetness, even though the water is not “covering” a solid surface in the way that a towel or a piece of wood might be covered. This subjective experience leads many people to argue that water is, in fact, wet because it creates the feeling of wetness when it comes into contact with our skin. In this sense, wetness is not just a physical property but also a sensory experience, and from this perspective, water can be considered wet because it produces the sensation of wetness.

This debate can also be approached from a philosophical standpoint, which highlights the role of language and definitions in shaping our understanding of the world. If we define wetness strictly as the condition of a solid surface being covered or saturated with a liquid, then water is not wet because it cannot satisfy this condition. However, if we define wetness more broadly to include the sensation or experience of a liquid, then water can be considered wet because it creates that experience. This raises deeper questions about the nature of properties and whether they exist independently of human perception. For example, does wetness exist as an objective property of the world, or is it simply a way for humans to describe their experiences with liquids? If wetness is purely a relational property, then it cannot apply to water itself. But if wetness is also a perceptual property, then water can be considered wet because it feels wet to us.

In conclusion, the question of whether water is wet depends on how we define wetness and the perspective from which we approach the problem. From a strict scientific standpoint, water is not wet because wetness describes the interaction between a liquid and a solid, and water, as a liquid, cannot be “covered” or “saturated” by itself. However, from a perceptual standpoint, water can be considered wet because it produces the sensation of wetness when it comes into contact with our skin. Philosophically, the debate highlights the importance of language and perception in shaping our understanding of the world. Ultimately, whether water is wet is not a question with a single definitive answer but rather one that depends on definitions, context, and perspective. The beauty of the question lies in its ability to reveal the complexities of how we describe and interpret the physical world, reminding us that even seemingly simple questions can lead to profound discussions about science, language, and human experience.

[Bigisnotbeautiful]

wet is an adjective - u can expand on this and ask a more prominent question - is ice wet? The long answer technically yes. But ultimately no. Infinitive measurement does not require finite outcome logic with a shift in perspective. Water due to its state is “wet” wet being the ability to sort of “morph” states dependent on the subject being tested. If I pour water (H2O) on a countertop (solid) the countertop is not “wet” as it did not “absorb” the molecules of the water. Now, if I pour water (H2O) on a towel, that towel absorbs the molecules and the state of change outcome is “wet” or “not dry” - squeezing that towel or ringing it will expedite the state into a gaseous state of “dry” therefore providing the support to this hypothesis being that “wet” is merely a state of gases and solids combining and therefore nothing is wet ultimately because it eventually becomes dry. But for most of 🇺🇸 school systems let’s keep it simple - water is wet. Ice is not.

[kizyyy-r]

Wet is an adj. its definition is a surface covered or saturated with water or whatever. But water is the wetness itself, so technically it is wet. But that makes you wonder, how can you make something wet that makes other things wet? It’s kinda like me, I make people wet but I’m not wet myself.

[Alfred]

" humans makes humans, but that dosen't make them human"🤨