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Dampness vs Wetness - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between dampness and wetness

is that dampness is moderate humidity; moisture; fogginess; moistness while wetness is the condition of being wet.

dampness

English

Noun

(-)
  • Moderate humidity; moisture; fogginess; moistness.
  • Degree to which something is damp or moist
    • The dampness in the writing paper caused the ink to spread and smudge.

    wetness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The condition of being wet.
  • Moisture.
  • Rainy or damp weather.

    • Antonyms

    * dryness