Difference between revisions of "Hygroscopic"
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| − | 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' which means viewing an object under water, is often incorrectly used. | Note: The term 'hydroscopic' which means viewing an object under water, is often incorrectly used. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:11, 16 January 2014
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' which means viewing an object under water, is often incorrectly used.
Synonyms and Related Terms
hygroscope; hygroskopisch (Deut.); hygroscopque (Fr.); higroscópico (Port.)