"Hygroscopic" is a word in ENGLISH
Having the property of readily inbibing moisture from
the atmosphere, or of the becoming coated with a thin film of moisture,
as glass, etc.
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.
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Readily imbibing fluids or moisture; spongy; as, bibulous blotting paper.
Read the complete definitionReadily absorbing and retaining moisture; as, hygrometric substances, like potash.
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