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hygroscopic
hy·gro·scop·ic [ hgrə skóppik ] or hy·gro·scop·i·cal [ hgrə skóppik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
absorbing moisture: capable of easily absorbing moisture, e.g. from the air

hy·gro·scop·i·cal·ly adverb
hy·gro·sco·pic·i·ty [ hgrə skō píssətee ] noun
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