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hygroscopic

One entry found.

Main Entry: hy·gro·scop·ic
Pronunciation: \ˌhī-grə-ˈskä-pik\
Function: adjective
Etymology: hygroscope, an instrument showing changes in humidity + 1-ic; from the use of such materials in the hygroscope
Date: 1790

1 : readily taking up and retaining moisture
2 : taken up and retained under some conditions of humidity and temperature <hygroscopic water in clay>

hy·gro·scop·ic·i·ty \-(ˌ)skä-ˈpi-sə-tē\ noun




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