drenching

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de molhar completamente algo, geralmente derramando ou mergulhando líquido.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something thoroughly wet, often by pouring or immersing liquid.

1. Soaking or saturationB2informal

   The act of making something completely wet by covering it in liquid.

   Encharcamento ou saturação

   • The drenching from the sudden storm ruined her new dress.
   • After a drenching in the rain, they quickly dried off inside.
   • The gardener gave the plants a thorough drenching with the hose.
   • A drenching with salt water can damage the leather seats.

   Sinônimosdousingfloodingimmersionsaturationsoakingsousingwetting

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de molhar completamente ou encharcar algo, geralmente com um líquido.

A verb used to indicate the act of thoroughly wetting or soaking something, often with a liquid.

1. Make thoroughly wetB1formal

   To make someone or something completely wet by pouring or soaking liquid over them.

   Molhar completamente

   • The sudden downpour drenched us within minutes.
   • She drenched the sponge in water before cleaning the counter.
   • The gardener drenched the soil to prepare it for planting.

   Sinônimosdousefloodimmerseinundatesaturatesoaksousesteep

   Antônimosdehydratedesiccatedryparch

2. Cover or saturateB2formal

   To cover something completely with a liquid or substance.

   Encharcar ou cobrir

   • He drenched the steak in barbecue sauce before grilling.
   • The artist drenched the canvas in vibrant colors.
   • The fabric was drenched in dye to achieve the desired shade.

   Sinônimosdousefloodimmerseinundatesaturatesoaksousesteep

   Antônimosdehydratedesiccatedry