HYGROSCOPIC
Dictionary entry overview: What does hygroscopic mean? • HYGROSCOPIC (adjective)
The adjective HYGROSCOPIC has 1 sense:
1. absorbing moisture (as from the air)
Familiarity information: HYGROSCOPIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• HYGROSCOPIC (adjective)
Meaning:
Absorbing moisture (as from the air)
Similar:
absorbent; absorptive (having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.))
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