hygroscopic
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grəˈskɒp adjective
absorbing or attracting moisture from the air.
Related forms
hy·gro·scop·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·hy·gro·scop·ic, adjective
non·hy·gro·scop·i·cal·ly, adverb
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hygroscopic (ˌhaɪɡrəˈskɒpɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| (of a substance) tending to absorb water from the air | |
| hygro'scopically | |
| —adv | |
| hygrosco'picity | |
| —n | |
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Hygroscopic
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
hygroscopic hy·gro·scop·ic (hī'grə-skŏp'ĭk)
adj.
Readily absorbing moisture, as from the atmosphere.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| hygroscopic (hī'grə-skŏp'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to a compound that easily absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. |
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Example sentences
Some metals form hygroscopic salts with nitric acid that cannot be easily dried prior to their being cooled and counted.
These crystals are typically hygroscopic requiring air-tight housing for handling and their fabrication is costly.
The other main disadvantages are that it evaporates and is hygroscopic.
The best plasticizers for zein are hygroscopic in nature.
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