whetter
/ˈhwɛtər/ or /ˈhwɛtərɪd/Definitions
1. noun
A person or device that checks or measures the wetness or dryness of something, especially air or a substance.
“The whetter in the laboratory helped the scientists determine the perfect humidity level for their experiment.”
2. verb
To check or measure the wetness or dryness of something, especially air or a substance.
“We need to whetter the air to see if it’s dry enough for painting.”