Hygroscopic

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.)