hygroscopic
/ˌhaɪɡrəˈskɒpɪk/adjective
उच्चारण हाइग्रस्कॉपिक
आर्द्रताग्राही, नमी सोखने वाला
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adjective
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technical
(of a substance) able to take in water from the air
आर्द्रताग्राही, नमी सोखने वाला
- Hygroscopic powders become damp and lumpy in the rainy season.
- Silica gel is hygroscopic, so it is packed with shoes and medicines.
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General knowledge
Calcium chloride and concentrated sulphuric acid are strongly hygroscopic and are used as drying agents.
Calcium chloride और concentrated sulphuric acid प्रबल hygroscopic पदार्थ हैं और drying agent के रूप में प्रयोग होते हैं।