From: Why Is Water Wet? The Science and Mystery Behind a Simple Feeling
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How can understanding wetness help in daily tasks?

Knowing why water sticks to surfaces helps in cleaning, cooking, and even choosing clothes. For example, waterproof materials repel water to keep you dry.

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Look for waterproof gear and notice how it stops water from making things wet.

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Wetness is partly a perception created by our brain sensing liquids on skin.
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Wetness is the sensation caused by a liquid adhering to a solid surface.
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Water molecules stick to each other because of hydrogen bonds.
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