hygroscopic
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.hy·gro·scop·ic
adjective \ˌhī-grə-ˈskä-pik\Definition of HYGROSCOPIC
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
Origin of HYGROSCOPIC
hygroscope, an instrument showing changes in humidity + 1-ic; from the use of such materials in the hygroscope
First Known Use: 1790
Rhymes with HYGROSCOPIC
hy·gro·scop·ic
adjective \ˌhī-grə-ˈskäp-ik\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of HYGROSCOPIC
: readily taking up and retaining moisture <glycerol is hygroscopic>
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