Meaning Of The Word Hygroscopic

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What's The Definition Of Hygroscopic?

hygroscopic in American English
attracting or absorbing moisture from the air
adjective: absorbing or attracting moisture from the air

hygroscopic in British English
adjective: (of a substance) tending to absorb water from the air

hygroscopic in Chemical Engineering
adjective: A hygroscopic material is able to contain bound moisture.

hygroscopic in the Pharmaceutical Industry
adjective: A hygroscopic substance tends to absorb moisture from the air.

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