гигроскопи́чный — meaning in English
gigroskopichnyy
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English meaning
Senses
гигроскопи́чный is used for these senses in English:
- absorbent Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
- bibulous Very absorbent.
- hygroscopic (physical chemistry, botany) Readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere.
absorbent — full definition
- adj Able to soak up liquid easily.
- noun A substance used specifically for soaking up liquid.
bibulous — full definition
- adj Very absorbent.
- adj Given to or marked by the consumption of alcoholic drink.