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

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hygroscopic

Adjective

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

Japanese Meaning

吸湿性の：空気中の水分を容易に吸収し、保持する性質があること

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Because the salt is hygroscopic, it clumped together after being left uncovered in the humid kitchen.

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その塩は空気中の水分を吸収しやすいため、湿った台所に放置しておくと固まってしまった。

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

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.

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more hygroscopic

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most hygroscopic

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