HYGROSCOPICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

hygroscopically (comparative more hygroscopically, superlative most hygroscopically)

In a hygroscopic way.

Source: Wiktionary


HYGROSCOPIC

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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