hygroscopic
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- hygroscopically adverb
- hygroscopicity noun
- nonhygroscopic adjective
- nonhygroscopically adverb
Etymology
Origin of hygroscopic
First recorded in 1765–75; hygroscope + -ic
Example Sentences
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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
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 found that as the salt solution undergoes evaporation, it transforms into a hygroscopic crystalline mixture composed of at least ten different minerals.
From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2023
A property possessed by soils in relation to water, which is quite distinct from absorptive power, is their hygroscopic power.
From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton
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