Poll: The Poll to End All Polls: Is Water Wet? Your vote is needed!

[slopeslider]

So, escapians, what do ya think?
I say no, as wet means to have water on it, and water doesn't have water On it, water IS the water.
Others say water is wet due to its high moisture content.

 

[The King of Rock and Roll]

Well, the Escapist frowns on one word posts. My opinions on that matter are irrelevant entirely. But anyways, I could word this eloquently, but the point of my post would still be "wat?"

And so, wat?

Wait wait wait, make that "lolwut?"

 

[manaman]

So, escapians, what do ya think?
I say no, as wet means to have water on it, and water doesn't have water On it, water IS the water.
Others say water is wet due to its high moisture content.

By both of those statements water would still be wet. Still neither is true. Water is not the only liquid.

Look up the word wet. The second definition is: "in a liquid form or state."

I do believe water qualifies as that. Dictionaries are our friends.

 

[Jack and Calumon]

This question seems Ideal to cause a black hole.

Calumon: TIME PARADOX!

 

[The King of Rock and Roll]

This question seems Ideal to cause a black hole.

Calumon: TIME PARADOX!

No, it's a terrible attempt at a paradox. It's not though.

 

[dbungus2000]

is ice wet?

 

[Kud]

is ice wet?

Now there kiddies, is a better question.

And yes, water is wet.

 

[Z(ombie)fan]

Is anyone here actually who they say they are? Who the fuck knows...

ME! ME!

also, i was asked this question by a kid who could best be described as a "comedy midget".

it mindfucked me...

 

[ace_of_something]

Maybe we should ask Particle Man.

 

[theSovietConnection]

Water is not wet. Water is water. When I throw said water on something, we'll say for example my brother, my brother then becomes wet, as he is covered in water. Therefore, as the OP has stated, because water cannot be covered in water, it therefore is not wet.

 

[slopeslider]

MODS_DELETE_POST_PLEASE

 

[slopeslider]

So, escapians, what do ya think?
I say no, as wet means to have water on it, and water doesn't have water On it, water IS the water.
Others say water is wet due to its high moisture content.

By both of those statements water would still be wet. Still neither is true. Water is not the only liquid.

Look up the word wet. The second definition is: "in a liquid form or state."

I do believe water qualifies as that. Dictionaries are our friends.

"Old English wæter water
Date: before 12th century

1 a : consisting of, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (as water) b of natural gas : containing appreciable quantities of readily condensable hydrocarbons
2 : rainy
3 : still moist enough to smudge or smear
4 a : drunk 1a b : having or advocating a policy permitting the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages
5 : preserved in liquid
6 : employing or done by means of or in the presence of water or other liquid
7 : overly sentimental
8 British a : lacking strength of character : weak, spineless b : belonging to the moderate or liberal wing of the Conservative party"
No mention of your definition.
Merriam-Webster is our friend.

 

[Timotei]

Calumon: TIME PARADOX!

Calumon's attempts at humor fail miserably.

I am NOT amused.​

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wet - adjective
-in a liquid form or state: wet paint.

So yes, water is wet.

 

[slopeslider]

MODS_DELETE_POST_PLEASE

why do I keep double posting T_T

 

[slopeslider]

Calumon: TIME PARADOX!

Calumon's attempts at humor fail miserably.

I am NOT amused.​

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wet - adjective
-in a liquid form or state: wet paint.

So yes, water is wet.

Wet paint is paint in a liquid. The PAINT is wet.
Why?
Because I added WATER to it.

The towel is wet
Why?
Because I got water ON it

Water is wet
Why?
Because it is water? nah...
By that logic individual grains of sand are sandy and individual tiny bits of chaff are dusty.
The SANDALS, what the sand is COVERING, are sandy and the FLOOR, where the chaff COLLECTS, is dusty
And the TOWEL, what the water gets ON, is wet.

 

[mip0]

"I say no, as wet means to have water on it, and water doesn't have water On it, water IS the water."
Can't it have water on it even if it is water?

I'll go with Timotei's
"wet - adjective
-in a liquid form or state: wet paint.

So yes, water is wet."

 

[manaman]

So, escapians, what do ya think?
I say no, as wet means to have water on it, and water doesn't have water On it, water IS the water.
Others say water is wet due to its high moisture content.

By both of those statements water would still be wet. Still neither is true. Water is not the only liquid.

Look up the word wet. The second definition is: "in a liquid form or state."

I do believe water qualifies as that. Dictionaries are our friends.

"Old English wæter water
Date: before 12th century

1 a : consisting of, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (as water) b of natural gas : containing appreciable quantities of readily condensable hydrocarbons
2 : rainy
3 : still moist enough to smudge or smear
4 a : drunk 1a b : having or advocating a policy permitting the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages
5 : preserved in liquid
6 : employing or done by means of or in the presence of water or other liquid
7 : overly sentimental
8 British a : lacking strength of character : weak, spineless b : belonging to the moderate or liberal wing of the Conservative party"
No mention of your definition.
Merriam-Webster is our friend.

It's part of the first definition in that dictionary there spiffy. I boldilated the parts for you.

 

[Lukeje]

Wet paint is paint in a liquid. The PAINT is wet.
Why?
Because I added WATER to it.

Most paints use solvents different from water...

...and I'm gonna say that as a Physical Chemist it would be a lot easier if water were not in fact wet (meaning that `hydrogen bonds' did not exist) as it would then be a lot easier to model. Alas, it is not true and in fact water is wet.