hygroscopic /hy·gro·scop·ic/ (hi″gro-skop´ik) readily absorbing moisture.
hygroscopic (hī´grōskop´ik),
hy·gro·scop·ic (h  gr -sk p  k)adj. Readily absorbing moisture, as from the atmosphere. |
hygroscopic (hī´grōskop´ik),
adj having the property of absorbing moisture. When applied to gypsum products in contact with free water during their set, the resultant expansion is implied. See also expansion, hygroscopic.
hygroscopic investment,
n See investment, hygroscopic.
hygroscopic
readily absorbing moisture.
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