What is another word for Hygroscopic?
Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪɡɹəskˈɒpɪk] (IPA) 
Hygroscopic is a term used to describe substances that have a strong ability to absorb water from the environment. Some synonyms for hygroscopic include moisture-absorbing, water-attracting, and humidity-sensitive. Other related terms include deliquescent, which refers to substances that can absorb so much moisture they dissolve in the water they collect, and desiccant, which describes substances that can actually absorb moisture from materials that they come into contact with. Some common examples of hygroscopic materials include cotton, salt, and sugar, as well as industrial chemicals like calcium chloride and silica gel. Understanding the properties of hygroscopic materials is important for a wide variety of industrial and scientific applications.
