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hygroscopic Definition


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hygroscopic
hygroscopical
adj
    1. Relating to the hygroscope.
    2. Said of a substance: able to absorb moisture from the air.
    3. Said eg of some movements of plants: indicating or caused by absorption or loss of moisture.
Derivative: hygroscopically
adverb
    Derivative: hygroscopicity
    noun
      Etymology: 18c.



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