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hygroscopic

hyg·ros·co·pic

UK/haɪɡɹəˈskɒpɪk/ US/ˌhaɪɡɹəˈskɑpɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

absorbing moisture (as from the air)

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Origin

From French hygroscopique.

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