hygroscopic

Meanings

• adjective

  A substance that absorbs moisture from the air and releases it when the moisture level decreases.

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Antonyms

anhygroscopic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hygroscopic
hydroscopic , anemometric , pyroscopic

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Variants

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hygroscopic , hygroscopicities , hygroscopicity

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'hygro-' meaning water and 'scopic' meaning observing or watching.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hygroscopic' was first used in the 15th century.

2. Some common hygroscopic substances include silica gel, limewater, and calcium chloride.

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Related Concepts

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1. absorbent: A substance that takes in and holds liquid or gas.

2. desiccant: A substance that absorbs moisture to keep an environment dry.

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Culture

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In chemistry, hygroscopic substances are important in various applications such as in pharmaceuticals, food industries, and in the production of certain chemicals.

How to Memorize "hygroscopic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container filled with a hygroscopic substance that absorbs moisture from the air when placed in a humid environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hygroscopic' with the image of a sponge absorbing water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'hygroscopic' as 'hydro' for water and 'scopic' for observing or watching, so a hygroscopic substance is a substance that observes or watches water.

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