Associations to the word «Hygroscopic»

Wiktionary

HYGROSCOPIC, adjective. (physics) (chemistry) Readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere.

Dictionary definition

HYGROSCOPIC, adjective. Absorbing moisture (as from the air).

Wise words

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C. S. Lewis