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Hygroscopic

Description: Hygroscopic is an adjective that describes the ability of a substance to attract and retain moisture from the atmosphere.

Sense 1:

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: Having the quality or characteristic of absorbing moisture from the air.

Example Sentence: The hygroscopic nature of the salt caused it to clump together in the humid weather.

Sense 2:

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or causing a change in moisture content when exposed to different atmospheric conditions.

Example Sentence: The hygroscopic materials used in the construction of the instrument allowed for precise humidity control.

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