hygroscopic
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of hygroscopic
First recorded in 1765–75; hygroscope + -ic
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The material is hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs water.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
The thing about sugar is that it’s hygroscopic, which means that it’s always going to draw moisture from its surroundings.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2025
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
Composite decking products, while not hygroscopic, expand and contract.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
With this calorimeter it is desired to make studies regarding the moisture elimination, and consequently it is necessary to avoid the use of all material of a hygroscopic nature.
From Respiration Calorimeters for Studying the Respiratory Exchange and Energy Transformations of Man by Francis Gano Benedict
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