hygroscopical

hygroscopic /-skopˈik/ or hygroscopˈical adjective

1. Relating to the hygroscope

2. Readily absorbing moisture from the air

3. (of eg some movements of plants) indicating or caused by absorption or loss of moisture (hygroscopic salt a salt, esp calcium chloride, that absorbs moisture from other substances)

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Main Entry: ↑hygro-