Synonyms for hygroscopic
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere.
Related words
- Other spellings
- hygroscopical
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| hygroscopic | falling | |
| hydrophilic | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- hydrophilic4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hydrophilic4 = 4 syllables).