Why is water wet?

You can feel wet when you can see water and when you can’t see water. You can also feel dry even when there’s a lot of water vapor in the air – like during a fire.

By: Yunyao Li, University of Texas at Arlington, The Conversation

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Published: April 27, 2026

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By Yunyao Li, University of Texas at Arlington

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

Why is water wet? – Philip S., age 12, Northville, Michigan

Spring is often a rainy season. If you get caught in a downpour without an umbrella, you will quickly learn what it means to be wet. But …

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