First Known Use: 1790
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hygroscopic
adjective hy·gro·scop·ic \ˌhī-grə-ˈskä-pik\
Definition of HYGROSCOPIC
1
: readily taking up and retaining moisture
2
: taken up and retained under some conditions of humidity and temperature <hygroscopic water in clay>
— hy·gro·scop·ic·i·ty \-(ˌ)skä-ˈpi-sə-tē\ noun
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Origin of HYGROSCOPIC
hygroscope, an instrument showing changes in humidity + 1-ic; from the use of such materials in the hygroscope
Rhymes with HYGROSCOPIC
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hygroscopic
adjective hy·gro·scop·ic \ˌhī-grə-ˈskäp-ik\
Medical Definition of HYGROSCOPIC
: readily taking up and retaining moisture <glycerol is hygroscopic>
—hy·gro·scop·ic·i·ty \-(ˌ)skäp-ˈis-ət-ē\ noun, plural hy·gro·scop·ic·i·ties
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