hygroscopic

adjective

hy·gro·scop·ic | \ ˌhī-grə-ˈskä-pik

Definition of hygroscopic

1 : readily taking up and retaining moisture hygroscopic soils

2 : taken up and retained under some conditions of humidity and temperature hygroscopic water in clay

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These hydrogels have also been used for absorption— hygroscopic compounds are typically used in refrigeration. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Solar-Powered Hydrogel Collects Clean Water Out of Thin Air," 14 Mar. 2019 The Texas team focused on combining the abilities of an especially absorbent hydrogel known as hygroscopic polypyrrole chloride with one that is reacts to heat called isopropylacrylamide. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Solar-Powered Hydrogel Collects Clean Water Out of Thin Air," 14 Mar. 2019

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hygroscopic

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hy·gro·scop·ic | \ ˌhī-grə-ˈskäp-ik

Medical Definition of hygroscopic

: readily taking up and retaining moisture glycerol is hygroscopic

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