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hygroscopic [ˌhaɪgrəˈskɒpɪk] adj (Chemistry) (of a substance) tending to absorb water from the air hygroscopically adv hygroscopicity [ˌhaɪgrəskəʊˈpɪsɪtɪ] n
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Translations hygroscopic [ˌhaɪgrəˈskɒpɪk] adj → igroscopico/a hygroscopic [ˌhaɪgrəˈskɒpɪk] adj → igroscopico/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| One would expect that inhaled hygroscopic particles would be retained in the lower respiratory tract with greater efficiency, and this hypothesis has been confirmed experimentally (11,12). This treatment transforms the MgO in a heater's cold section from hygroscopic to hydrophobic, so it will not absorb or retain moisture. Sapri is an environmentally friendly fabric and hygroscopic, like cotton. |
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