hygroscopicity

hy·gro·scop·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-gruh-skop-ik]
- /ˌhaɪ grəˈskɒp ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-gruh-skop-ik]
- /ˌhaɪ grəˈskɒp ɪk/

Definitions of hygroscopicity word

adjective hygroscopicity absorbing or attracting moisture from the air. 1
noun hygroscopicity (uncountable) The state of being hygroscopic. 1

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Origin of hygroscopicity

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1765-75; hygroscope + -ic

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Parts of speech for Hygroscopicity

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hygroscopicity

hygroscopicity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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