Rewet

//ɹiːˈwɛt// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A gunlock
Verb
  1. 1
    To wet again. transitive

    "rewetting drops"

  2. 2
    To wet again.; To restore to wetland status via steps including reflooding. transitive

    "With financial backing from the European Union, Ireland is also seeking to rehabilitate and protect thousands of acres of raised bogs. A number of them have been “rewetted” and turned into visitor attractions and nature reserves."

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"With financial backing from the European Union, Ireland is also seeking to rehabilitate and protect thousands of acres of raised bogs. A number of them have been “rewetted” and turned into visitor attractions and nature reserves."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From re- + wet.

Etymology 2

See rouet.

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