non·hy·gro·scop·ic
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Definition of nonhygroscopic
: not readily taking up and retaining moisture : not hygroscopic
Simvastatin is a white to off-white, nonhygroscopic, crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water …— Physician's Desk Reference
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“Nonhygroscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonhygroscopic. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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nonhygroscopic
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Medical Definition of nonhygroscopic
: not hygroscopic
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The first known use of nonhygroscopic was in 1853
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