Define Hygroscopy? Give an example of Hygroscopic substance.

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Hygroscopy - A substance that has the ability to adsorb and absorb moisture or water from the surrounding environment is known as hygroscopic and its property is called hygroscopy.
Examples - Silica gel, honey, methanol, concentrated sulphuric acid, glycerine, ethanol, etc. are hygroscopic substances that absorb moisture.

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