What is the difference between deliquescency and hygroscopy

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Hygroscopy. This is when substances absorb water from air, but not enough to form solutions. ... lf a hydroscopic substance absorbs so much moisture that an aqueous solution is formed, the substance becomes deliquescent

Hygroscopic absorbs water and becomes clumpy.

Deliquescent absorbs water and dissolves into it (becomes liquid)

Almost all soluble salts are deliquescent.

Sugar is a good hygroscopic material.

Deliquescent is a degree of hygroscopic properties.

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