HYGROSCOPIC


Meaning of HYGROSCOPIC in English

adjective Etymology: hygroscope, an instrument showing changes in humidity + 1-ic; from the use of such materials in the hygroscope Date: 1790 readily taking up and retaining moisture, taken up and retained under some conditions of humidity and temperature , ~ity noun

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