HYGROSCOPIC

hygroscopic

(adjective) absorbing moisture (as from the air)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

hygroscopic (comparative more hygroscopic, superlative most hygroscopic)

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

Antonyms

• anhygroscopic

Source: Wiktionary

Hy`gro*scop"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. hygroscopique.]

1. Of or pertaining to, or indicated by, the hygroscope; not readily manifest to the senses, but capable of detection by the hygroscope; as, glass is often covered with a film of hygroscopic moisture.

2. Having the property of readily inbibing moisture from the atmosphere, or of the becoming coated with a thin film of moisture, as glass, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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