HyperDic: hygroscopic

English > 1 sense of the word hygroscopic:
ADJECTIVEallhygroscopicabsorbing moisture (as from the air)
English > hygroscopic: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningabsorbing moisture (as from the air).
Broaderabsorbent, absorptiveHaving power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids / liquids or energy etc.)
Spanishhigroscópico
Catalanhigroscòpic
Nounshygroscopehygrometer that shows variations in the relative humidity of the atmosphere

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