Definition of hygroscopic. Meaning of hygroscopic. Synonyms of hygroscopic

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Definition of hygroscopic

Hygroscopic
Hygroscopic Hy`gro*scop"ic, a. [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.

Meaning of hygroscopic from wikipedia

- characteristic or property of the substance. For example, a finely dis****d hygroscopic powder, such as a salt, may become clumpy over time due to collection...
- The Hygroscopic cycle is a thermodynamic cycle converting thermal energy into mechanical power by the means of a steam turbine. It is similar to the Rankine...
- molecules. Hygroscopic cloud seeding uses natural salts such as pot****ium chloride and sodium chloride that pre-exist in the atmosphere with hygroscopic flares...
- introduced LHM (Liquide Hydraulique Minéral), a mineral fluid. LHS was hygroscopic and gave problems with internal corrosion. Although the two fluids are...
- Astraeus hygrometricus, commonly known as the hygroscopic earthstar, the barometer earthstar, or the false earthstar, is a species of fungus in the family...
- mainly used for de-icing and dust control. Because the anhydrous salt is hygroscopic and deliquescent, it is used as a desiccant. Calcium chloride was apparently...
- hydroxyacetic acid; chemical formula HOCH2CO2H) is a colorless, odorless and hygroscopic crystalline solid, highly soluble in water. It is used in various skin-care...
- salt of citric acid with the molecular formula K3C6H5O7. It is a white, hygroscopic crystalline powder. It is odorless with a saline taste. It contains 38...
- of its three hydroxyl groups, glycerol is miscible with water and is hygroscopic in nature. Although achiral, glycerol is prochiral with respect to reactions...
- extreme dryness, or the process of extreme drying. A desiccant is a hygroscopic (attracts and holds water) substance that induces or sustains such a...