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Hygroscopic

//ha͜ɪ.ɡɹəˈscɔp.ɪk// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere. physical

    "The tissues of Ralfsia are dense and the cells are extremely hygroscopic. The plants may become almost crisp dry in the sun, yet remain alive and continue growth with the first splash of the incoming tide."

Adjective
  1. 1
    absorbing moisture (as from the air) wordnet

Etymology

From French hygroscopique.

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