whetted
verb
Definitions
To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
To stimulate or make more keen.
Example: to whet one's appetite or one's courage
To preen.
adjective
Definitions
(of a surface) exposed to a working fluid
Example: The inside of a valve has whetted parts constructed of corrosion-resistant material.