hygroscopic
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of hygroscopic
First recorded in 1765–75; hygroscope + -ic
Example Sentences
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The second is a desiccant-based system which uses hygroscopic materials to absorb moisture from the air, then release it through a heating process, he says.
From BBC ● May 27, 2024
That may sound unusual, but prunes are high in hygroscopic sorbitol and fructose, which - along with salt and soy sauce - amplify the way the meat absorbs flavor.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
The researchers synthesized a super hygroscopic gel using plant derivatives and hygroscopic salts that was capable of absorbing and retaining an unparalleled amount of water.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
Since wood is hygroscopic, it swelled and buckled, creating multiple ridges.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 26, 2023
It is almost colourless and has a small coefficient of expansion; its hygroscopic properties, its viscous character, and its action on the skin, however, militate against its use.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" by Various
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