hygroscopic


hy·gro·scop·ic

adj \ˌhī-grə-ˈskäp-ik\

Definition of HYGROSCOPIC

: readily taking up and retaining moisture <glycerol is hygroscopic>
hy·gro·scop·ic·i·ty \-(ˌ)skäp-ˈis-ət-ē\ noun, plural hy·gro·scop·ic·i·ties

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