(1) Despite their hygroscopic nature, these materials are a favorite for high-sensitivity applications.(2) All phospholipids are hygroscopic and pick up water if they are not handled properly under inert gas atmosphere.(3) The gelatin encasing each egg is highly hygroscopic and thus quickly absorbs water.(4) Gases and non-aqueous liquids can be dehydrated by passing them over or through a hygroscopic substance, one that readily absorbs water.(5) Fertilizers placed with the seed (primarily nitrogen and potassium fertilizers) are hygroscopic and will draw moisture away from the seed.(6) At room temperature, sodium carbonate is an odorless, grayish-white powder which is hygroscopic .(7) It is somewhat hygroscopic or absorbs water from the atmosphere.(8) The capsule is somewhat hygroscopic , and thus size of the opening is dependent on relative humidity.(9) Because both are hygroscopic , MgCl2 and CaCl2 are effective in dust control and deicing applications.(10) Some anhydrous molecules became hydrated just by standing in air; such molecules are called hygroscopic .(11) Maltodextrin is a moderately sweet polysaccharide produced from corn starch and is usually found as a creamy white hygroscopic powder.(12) On the other hand, SO 2 and chlorides have a corrosive action because water-soluble and hygroscopic salts are formed.(13) The main advantages of using hygroscopic dilators include outpatient placement and no FHR-monitoring requirements.(14) Concrete is a hygroscopic material (absorbs moisture from vapor and liquid sources).(15) Salts are hygroscopic , meaning they absorb ambient humidity to keep the road surface moist and hold fine particles together.(16) In dry soils, a thin film of hygroscopic water is retained around individual soil particles.
