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== Description == | == Description == | ||
A material that readily absorbs and retains moisture. Examples of hygroscopic materials are [ | A material that readily absorbs and retains moisture. Examples of hygroscopic materials are [[silica gel]], [[lithium chloride]], [[calcium chloride]], [[paper]], and [[cotton]]. | ||
Note: The term 'hydroscopic' | Note: The term 'hydroscopic' is often incorrectly used. A hydroscope is an instrument to view underwater objects. | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
hygroscope; hygroskopisch (Deut.); hygroscopque (Fr.); | hygroscope; hygroskopisch (Deut.); hygroscopque (Fr.); higroscópico (Port.) | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:28, 1 July 2025
Description
A material that readily absorbs and retains moisture. Examples of hygroscopic materials are silica gel, lithium chloride, calcium chloride, paper, and cotton.
Note: The term 'hydroscopic' is often incorrectly used. A hydroscope is an instrument to view underwater objects.
Synonyms and Related Terms
hygroscope; hygroskopisch (Deut.); hygroscopque (Fr.); higroscópico (Port.)