1. made excessively wet; soaked with too much water or moisture
Usage: past participle of 'overwet'; commonly used in textile, construction, and gardening contexts

Examples

• The overwetted soil in the garden caused the plant roots to rot.
• The fabric became overwetted during the washing cycle and took hours to dry.
• Overwetted concrete may develop surface defects and reduced strength.
• The overwetted lawn was muddy and difficult to walk across.
• She realized the overwetted dough would not rise properly for the bread.