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== Description == | == Description == | ||
A material that readily absorbs and retains moisture. Examples of hygroscopic materials are [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=silica | A material that readily absorbs and retains moisture. Examples of hygroscopic materials are [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=silica%20gel silica gel], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lithium%20chloride lithium chloride], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=calcium%20chloride calcium chloride], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=paper paper], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cotton 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. | ||
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== 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]] | ||
Revision as of 08:51, 24 July 2013
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.)