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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. | ||
Revision as of 15:11, 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.)