Definition of Hygroscopicity. Meaning of Hygroscopicity. Synonyms of Hygroscopicity

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Definition of Hygroscopicity

Hygroscopicity
Hygroscopicity Hy`gro*sco*pic"i*ty, n. (Bot.) The property possessed by vegetable tissues of absorbing or discharging moisture according to circumstances.

Meaning of Hygroscopicity from wikipedia

- standard quantitative definition of hygroscopicity, so generally the qualification of hygroscopic and non-hygroscopic is determined on a case-by-case basis...
- 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...
- primary standard include: High purity Stability (low reactivity) Low hygroscopicity (to minimize weight changes due to humidity) High equivalent weight...
- Fructose (/ˈfrʌktoʊs, -oʊz/), or fruit sugar, is a ketonic simple sugar found in many plants, where it is often bonded to glucose to form the disaccharide...
- Astraeus hygrometricus, commonly known as the hygroscopic earthstar, the barometer earthstar, or the false earthstar, is a species of fungus in the family...
- molecules. Hygroscopic cloud seeding uses natural salts such as pot****ium chloride and sodium chloride that pre-exist in the atmosphere with hygroscopic flares...
- of its three hydroxyl groups, glycerol is miscible with water and is hygroscopic in nature. Although achiral, glycerol is prochiral with respect to reactions...
- hydroxyacetic acid; chemical formula HOCH2CO2H) is a colorless, odorless and hygroscopic crystalline solid, highly soluble in water. It is used in various skin-care...
- 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...
- sensitivity, strength, and velocity of detonation of the explosive. Hygroscopicity is a measure of a material's moisture-absorbing tendencies. Moisture...