hydroscope
noun
an optical device for viewing objects below the surface of water.
hydroscopic
-
a word derived from
hydroscope.
Example Sentences
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It is more hydroscopic, or capable of absorbing and retaining moisture, and fixing ammonia than the doomuteea.
From A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II by William Sleeman
This work is repeated several times until the finished product, which is very hydroscopic, contains about 25 per cent of phosphoric acid.
From The Philippine Agricultural Review Vol. VIII, First Quarter, 1915 No. 1 by Various
