单词 | hygroscopic |
释义 | hygroscopic (once / 73871 pages) adj WORD FAMILY hygroscope: hygroscopic USAGE EXAMPLESBackground Some materials or substances can attract water from its surrounding environment—they are called hygroscopic. Scientific American(Oct 15, 2015) One polymer is hydrophobic, which means that it resists water, whereas the other is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture. Nature(Mar 24, 2015) Sugar is "hygroscopic"—meaning it helps baked goods retain moisture—so you want to keep it to a minimum. Slate(Oct 05, 2013) adj absorbing moisture (as from the air) Syn absorbent, absorptive having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) |
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