wicking
noun
wick·ing
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Definition of wicking
: material for wicks
Examples of wicking in a Sentence
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For extra insurance, salt the sliced zucchini ahead of time to jumpstart the water-wicking process. — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, "How to Fix Your Relationship with Zucchini," 14 Aug. 2019 According to Vessi’s Kickstarter page, the powerful water-proofing and moisture-wicking function doesn't come from a chemical coating, but from a nano-filtering polyurethane membrane. — Dan Q. Dao, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Waterproof Shoes You Can Wear for an Entire Trip," 2 Aug. 2019 With the increased popularity of moisture-wicking fabrics, Watt said the Johnnie-O brand has been a go-to for many parents for its performance polos and button-down shirts for boys. — Mel Jimenez, Houston Chronicle, "Students can express individual style without breaking the dress code," 31 July 2019 Period panties, like these created by Thinx, are absorbent and moisture-wicking. — Nina Avramova, CNN, "There's an effective, environmentally friendly option for people with periods, and few know about it, research says," 16 July 2019 Plus, they’re made with moisture-wicking materials to help keep you nice and dry. — Christina Butan, PEOPLE.com, "Thousands of Women Love These Super Comfy Sports Bras — and You Can Get Four for Just $28," 26 July 2019 Comfortable and super soft, the tops are moisture wicking, odor resistant and antibacterial. — Jean Chen Smith, Cincinnati.com, "Top 10 summer trends for 2019, from fashion to furniture," 1 July 2019 Top: Bottom: The EveryBody Wrap Swimsuit This versatile wrap swimsuit is made from flattering, lightweight compression fabric, which also provides UV protection and moisture wicking features. — Locke Hughes, NBC News, "The best plus-size bathing suits for summer 2019," 8 June 2019 They’re made with a fancy fabric called Nulux, which is quick-drying, sweat-wicking, and lightweight. — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, "These Are The Best Lululemon Leggings For Your Fitness Goals," 6 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wicking.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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