Wetness of object after submerging in fluid

[gonzaa16]

I was wondering if there are any articles or equations calculating the amount of residual fluid kept on the surface of a submerged object. In other words, is there an expression for wetness knowing properties of the fluid (viscosity, friction coeff), and object?

I do not necessarily need to know the amount of fluid left, but perhaps a fluid concentration on the surface as a function of all variables necessary.

I guess it would help to know if wetness is analogous to porosity.

Any help or names that will keep me in track would be greatly appreciated.

 

[CWatters]

I'm sure the the subject of "wetting" is very complex and has it's own branch of science. I imagine the paint and detergent industries spend a lot on research.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetting

 

[gonzaa16]

So naive of me to not even check wetting in wikipedia... I was "sure" wetting was not the right terminology...

But thank you nonetheless..