Word of the Day:
hygroscopic
What It Means
Readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere.
Hygroscopic in Context
“The tissues of Ralfsia are dense and the cells are extremely hygroscopic. The plants may become almost crisp dry in the sun, yet remain alive and continue growth with the first splash of the incoming tide.”
Did You Know?
From French hygroscopique.
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