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hygroscopic

/ˌhaɪ.ɡrəˈskɒp.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌhaɪ.ɡrəˈskɒp.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает вещество, которое имеет тенденцию поглощать и удерживать влагу из воздуха.

Describes a substance that tends to absorb and retain moisture from the air.

  1. Moisture-absorbingC2formalscientific

    Tending to absorb moisture from the surrounding air or environment.

    ruВлагопоглощающий

    • Silica gel is a hygroscopic substance used to keep products dry.
    • Hygroscopic materials can clump together when exposed to humidity.
    • The salt became damp because it is highly hygroscopic.

    Synonymshydrophilic

    Antonymshydrophobicnonabsorbent

Forms
  • more hygroscopic comparative form
  • most hygroscopic superlative form