Hygroscopic

Hyˊgro-scop′ic

,

Adj.

[Cf. F.

hygroscopique

.]

1.

Of or pertaining to, or indicated by, the hygroscope; not readily manifest to the senses, but capable of detection by the hygroscope;

as, glass is often covered with a film of

hygroscopic

moisture

.

2.

Having the property of readily inbibing moisture from the atmosphere, or of the becoming coated with a thin film of moisture, as glass, etc.

,

Adj.

Pertaining to the hygroscope; capable of imbibing moisture.

hygroscopic ‎(comparative more hygroscopic, superlative most hygroscopic)

(physics, chemistry) Readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere.

readily taking up and retaining water