hygroscopic
pronunciation
How to pronounce hygroscopic in British English:
UK [ˌhaɪgrə'skɒpɪk]
How to pronounce hygroscopic in American English:
US [ˌhaɪgrə'skɒpɪk]
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- Adjective:
- absorbing moisture (as from the air)
Word Origin
- hygroscopic (adj.)
- 1775, from hygroscope (1660s), from hygro- + -scope.
Example
- 1. Studies on anti - hygroscopic property of coated xianglian granules .
- 2. The low relative humidity of the clear air helped to shrink hygroscopic aerosols , thus improving visibility .
- 3. The result showed that , the difference of hygroscopic and expansion of bamboo timber among three direction was distinct , and there was definited difference between the knot section and knotless section also .