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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

  1. adj Able to soak up liquid easily.
  2. noun A substance used specifically for soaking up liquid.

bibulous — full definition

  1. adj Very absorbent.
  2. adj Given to or marked by the consumption of alcoholic drink.

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