English Explanatory Dictionary

hygroscopic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere.

Pronunciation

/haɪɡɹəˈskɒpɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hygroscopic.wav

Word forms

hygroscopic more hygroscopic most hygroscopic

Etymology

From French hygroscopique.

Synonyms

hydrophilic

Antonyms

anhygroscopic hydrophobic

Related words

hygroscopy hygroscopicity hygroscope hygroscopically

Derived words

nonhygroscopic
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