hygroscopic
[hahy-gruh-skop-ik]
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adjective
absorbing or attracting moisture from the air.
Origin of hygroscopic
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The phloroglucide is hygroscopic, and must be weighed out of contact with the air.
Researches on CelluloseC. F. Cross
The hygroscopic moisture of the product is lowered from 10-11 p.ct.
Researches on CelluloseC. F. Cross
The author has used hydroscopic in place of hygroscopic throughout.
Jaros Hygienic WearI. Jaros
This combination is hygroscopic, anodyne and antiseptic and is easily applied.
Lameness of the HorseJohn Victor Lacroix
When fresh they contain considerable water, and at all times are hygroscopic.
hygroscopic
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