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hygroscopic
/hʌɪɡrə(ʊ)ˈskɒpɪk/
adjective

(of a substance) tending to absorb moisture from the air.

relating to humidity or its measurement.

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Hygroscopic refers to a matter's ability to adsorb and

absorb water from the surrounding environment.

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Hygroscopic De!nition & Meaning

11 Jan 2023 — hy·gro·scop·ic ˌhī-grə-ˈskä-pik. : readily taking
up and retaining moisture. hygroscopic soils.

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Hygroscopic definition: (of a substance ) tending to absorb
water from the air | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and
examples.

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HYGROSCOPIC | English meaning

7 days ago — (of a substance) absorbing water from the air:
Cromolyn sodium is a hygroscopic white powder with little
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Hygroscopic De!nition in Chemistry

8 Dec 2019 — A hygroscopic substance is able to absorb or
adsorb water from its surroundings. Typically, this occurs at or
near ordinary room temperature.

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Hygroscopic definition, absorbing or attracting moisture from
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Synonyms
having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up
something (liquids or energy etc.) Usage Examples. All ...

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Hygroscopy
Hygroscopy is the phenomenon of attracting and holding water
molecules via either absorption or adsorption from the
surrounding environment, which is ...

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10 Apr 2019 — The term hygroscopic refers to a matter's
ability to hold, adsorb and attract water from the surrounding
environment.

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Hygroscopicity is the ability of solids to adsorb water onto their
surfaces microscopically. The rate of adsorption and the
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