Describing a mineral that intakes and retains water from the atmosphere, and forms part of its structure. Hygroscopic minerals should be kept away from humid areas and water, and should preferably be kept in rice or silica gel which absorb moisture, since water can destroy such minerals.
Ability to absorb water vapor from the surrounding atmosphere.
Changes its moisture content to be in equilibrium with the atmosphere.
Hygroscopic means having the property of readily absorbing moisture from the atmosphere
Capable of absorbing and retaining environmental moisture.
Absorbing or attracting moisture from the air.
absorbing water from air; a term describing salts and other compounds that remove moisture from air.
absorbing water (and undergoing movements or changes brought about by changes in water content).
Drying out and absorbing water readily. Such structures usually bread or curl upon drying.
The ability to accelerate the condensation of water vapor. Usually used to describe "water seeking" condensation nuclei.
A descriptive adjective applied to materials that readily absorb and retain moisture from the atmosphere.
Having an affinity for water; tending to absorb water.
Able to absorb moisture from air. For example, sodium hydroxide pellets are so hygroscopic that they dissolve in the water they absorb from the air.
Readily taking up and retaining water.
A material property defined by the ability of a substance to readily absorb moisture from the air. Hygroscopic materials, such as silica gel and calcium chloride, are used as desiccants. Thinly spread deposits of hygroscopic materials can absorb enough water to completely dissolve.
To absorb and retain water from the air.
Having a tendency to absorb water. Having the ability to accelerate the condensation of water vapour.
Readily adsorbs available moisture in any form.
absorbing moisture (as from the air)
Capable of absorbing moisture from the atmosphere
Readily absorbing moisture. - Close
Tending to absorb water readily.
responds (twists or opens) to moisture changes.
Any substance that has an affinity for water, thereby enhancing condensation of water vapor. Cloud condensation nuclei are typically hygroscopic, consisting of salts that produce aqueous solutions that have equilbrium vapor pressures less than those for pure water at the same temperature.
The tendency of something to absorb water (usually from humidity in the air). Biodiesel absorbs water to about 1200 parts per million (PPM). Methanol and NaOH are also hygroscopic. Keep containers closed.
Substance which is capable of absorbing water.
Characterized by readily absorbing moisture.
Describes a substance that has the property of readily absorbing moisture from the air. Hygroscopic materials, such as silica gel and calcium chloride, are used as dessicants. Thinly spread deposits of hygroscopic materials can absorb enough water to completely dissolve.
The ability of some materials to absorb atmospheric moisture.
A term used to describe solid or liquid materials which pick up and retain water vapor from the air. To Top
The property of paper that makes it prone to attracting water vapor from the atmosphere.
Attracting or absorbing moisture from the ambient atmosphere.
Said of the nature of a material which tends to make up the moisture content of the atmosphere.
Having the property of absorbing moisture readily from the atmosphere.
The ability to absorb and retain atmospheric moisture.
Attracting or absorbing moisture from the air; changed or altered by this absorption.
The property of magnetic tape that prevents water absorption.
Capacity to absorb water.
Wood products absorb moisture and expand when exposed to high humidity and expel moisture and shrink in low humidity environments, changing and balancing with its general surroundings.
Capable of absorbing water from the air.
The tendency of a material to absorb water. An effect related to changes in moisture content or relative humidity. The hygroscopic expansion coefficient of a tape refers to its change in length as it takes up water upon an increase in the ambient relative humidity.
Absorbs water from the atmosphere Check Valve - A valve in the master cylinder that maintains residual pressure.
Tending to absorb moisture.
a.) A substance that can absorb and retain moisture, or lose or throw off moisture. Wood and wood products are hygroscopic. They expand with absorption of moisture and their dimensions become smaller when moisture is lost or thrown off. b.) The ability to lose or gain moisture relative to the atmospheric humidity and temperature.
The ability of a material to loose or gain moisture content with fluctuations in environmental humidity.
1. Tendency to absorb water. 2. Ability of a substance to absorb and release moisture and change physical dimensions as its moisture content changes. 3. A synthetic rubber (chlorosulfonated polyethylene) often used with neoprene in elastomeric roof coverings; Hypalon is a registered trademarked name of E.I. du Pont Co.
a substance that readily attracts and retains water.
the property of being naturally attracting to or absorbing of atmospheric moisture
Describes a substance which can absorb up to 70% of its own mass of water vapor. Such a substance becomes damp, but does not dissolve.
Readily taking up and retaining moisture.
a substance that is able to pull water from the atmosphere.
readily absorbing moisture, as from the atmosphere. impairment:•the degree to which a scenic view or distance of clear visibility is degraded by man-made pollutants.•with respect to park resources and values generally an impact that would harm the integrity of park resources or values.
Tending to absorb water vapor.
Describes substances that can ATTRACT AND absorb and retain moisture or lose or throw off moisture. Wood and wood products are hygroscopic. They expand with absorption of moisture and dimensions become smaller when moisture is lost or thrown off.
The tendency of wood to absorb and excel moisture as humidity levels change.
Absorptive of moisture, readily absorbing and retaining moisture.
attracting, absorbing and retaining atmospheric moisture.
Of a substance which absorbs water.
Capable of absorbing and retaining moisture and used in cosmetics as part of moisturizing ingredients in creams and lotions.
A property of absorbing and holding moisture.
Having the characteristic of drawing moisture in from the atmosphere such as silica gel, calcium chloride, or zinc chloride.
the property of a material to attract, absorb, and retain atmospheric moisture.
Materials having an affinity for water.
Capable of absorbing moisture from the air.
The tendency of a material to attract moisture from the air. Hide glues such as 'rabbit skin glue' are notably hygroscopic which is why they are often no longer recommended as size for canvas preparation.