ClimateAugust 17, 2026
rewetting
ree-WET-ing
Definition
The process of restoring water to a landscape or habitat that has become excessively dry.
Etymology
The word is formed from the prefix 're-', meaning again, and 'wet', derived from the Old English 'wæta' meaning moisture or liquid. It represents the act of returning moisture to a place that has lost it.
In the news
The article discusses the potential introduction of beavers to Pond Farm to assist in the rewetting of the land, helping the ecosystem better survive prolonged periods of drought.
Pond Farm on Wisley Common at "lowest level" for 17 years
Read the full article ↗BBC