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Definition of Hygroscopic
1. Adjective. Absorbing moisture (as from the air).
Definition of Hygroscopic
1. a. Of or pertaining to, or indicated by, the hygroscope; not readily manifest to the senses, but capable of detection by the hygroscope; as, glass is often covered with a film of hygroscopic moisture.
Definition of Hygroscopic
1. Adjective. (physics chemistry) Readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere. ¹
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Definition of Hygroscopic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Hygroscopic
1. Pertaining to tissue or substance that is sensitive to water orwater vapor. Pertaining to a substance that accelerates the condensation of water vapor. Pertaining to water that iselectrostatically bound to the surface of dirt particles and is thereforeunavailable to plants. (09 Oct 1997)
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