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The term applied to a material which tends to absorb moisture from the atmosphere is called__________________?
Correct answer: B. Hydroscopic
- A. Capillary
- B. Hydroscopic
- C. Available
- D. Gravitational
Explanation
A hygroscopic material absorbs moisture directly from atmospheric air, as many salts and fertilizers do. “Capillary,” “available,” and “gravitational” describe water forms or movement rather than atmospheric moisture absorption.
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