Dewinesses

/ˈduːinɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dewiness; multiple instances or types of the quality of being dewy, or describing varying degrees of dew-like moistness and appearance.

Etymology

Plural of 'dewiness,' from 'dewy' (Old English daug + '-y') + '-ness' + plural '-es.' The form allows discussion of dewiness as a variable quality across different contexts.

Kelly Says

Scientists studying different leaf surfaces discovered that some plants have 'dewinesses' that change with humidity—they can actually adjust their surface texture to collect more or less dew depending on water availability!

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