hygroscopic

• Descreve uma substância que tem tendência a absorver e reter umidade do ar.

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.

   Higroscópico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshydrophilic

   Antônimoshydrophobicnonabsorbent