Phenomenon of attracting and holding water molecules from the environment.
1
It is very hygroscopic, absorbing water with the evolution of hydrochloric acid.
2
The hygroscopic tests of such aerogel composites demonstrate a reversible thermal insulation.
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The degree of wind, temperature, and hygroscopic conditions of the atmosphere.
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Other authorities maintain earnestly that the hygroscopic soil-water is practically useless to plants.
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This is probably when little more than the hygroscopic moisture remains.
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This combination is hygroscopic, anodyne and antiseptic and is easily applied.
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This water which, apparently, belongs to all natural objects is commonly called hygroscopic water.
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This part of the soil is the hygroscopic moisture spoken of in the last chapter.
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The hygroscopic water and the gravitational water are of comparatively little value in plant growth.
10
This is known as hygroscopic moisture, or "water of condition".
11
DU dust was believed to be strongly hygroscopic.
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It is not hygroscopic, and may be soaked in water without being at all affected by it.
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Whether or not the hygroscopic water of soils is of value in plant growth is a disputed question.
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The hygroscopic moisture of the product is lowered from 10-11 p.ct.
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A very unsuitable substance, however, was selected for the purpose, viz., sawdust, which is hygroscopic organic, and combustible.
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In contrast, a similar reaction with nickel(II) nitrate leads to the formation of a hygroscopic intractable material.