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hygroscope (n.)
"device which indicates atmospheric humidity," 1660s, from
hygro-
"wet, moist; moisture" +
-scope
. It indicates the presence of moisture but not the amount (which is measured by a
hygrometer
). Related:
Hygroscopic
.
