hy·gro·scop·ic (h  gr -sk p  k)adj. Readily absorbing moisture, as from the atmosphere. hy gro·scopi·cal·ly adv.hy gro·sco·pici·ty (-sk-ps-t ) n. |
hygroscopic [ˌhaɪgrəˈskɒpɪk]
adj
(Chemistry) (of a substance) tending to absorb water from the air
hygroscopically adv
hygroscopicity [ˌhaɪgrəskəʊˈpɪsɪtɪ] n
| hygroscopic (hgr-skpk) Relating to a compound that easily absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | hygroscopic - absorbing moisture (as from the air) absorbent, absorptive - having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.); "as absorbent as a sponge" |
Translations
hygroscopic [ˌhaɪgrəˈskɒpɪk] adj → igroscopico/a
hygroscopic [ˌhaɪgrəˈskɒpɪk] adj → igroscopico/a
hygroscopic [ˌhaɪgrəˈskɒpɪk] adj → igroscopico/a
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