hygroscopic

== English == === Etymology === From French hygroscopique. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ha͜ɪ.ɡɹəˈscɔp.ɪk/ === Adjective === hygroscopic (comparative more hygroscopic, superlative most hygroscopic) (physical chemistry, botany) Readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere. Antonyms: anhygroscopic, hydrophobic Near-synonym: hydrophilic ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== hygroscopy hygroscopicity hygroscope hygroscopically ==== Translations ====