anhygroscopic

Meanings

• adjective

  A substance that does not absorb moisture from the air or from a liquid.

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Variants

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nonhygroscopic

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words 'an' (meaning 'not') and 'hydroscopic' (meaning 'water-absorbing').

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Trivia

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1. Anhygroscopic materials are often used in industries to prevent moisture damage.

2. Some minerals, like gypsum and calcite, are anhygroscopic.

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Related Concepts

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1. xerophyte: A plant that is adapted to survive in a dry environment.

2. xerosis: A condition characterized by dryness of the skin.

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   - Imagine a substance that remains dry even when surrounded by water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with substances like silica gel or desiccant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek roots 'an' and 'hydroscopic'.

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