Vocabulary : Hygrometry to Hyke

Hygrometry : That branch of physics which relates to the determination of the humidity of bodies, particularly of the atmosphere, with the theory and use of the instruments constructed for this purpose.
Hygrophanous : Having such a structure as to be diaphanous when moist, and opaque when dry.
Hygrophthalmic : Serving to moisten the eye; -- sometimes applied to the lachrymal ducts.
Hygroplasm : The fluid portion of the cell protoplasm, in opposition to stereoplasm, the solid or insoluble portion. The latter is supposed to be partly nutritive and partly composed of idioplasm.
Hygroscope : An instrument which shows whether there is more or less moisture in the atmosphere, without indicating its amount.

Hygroscopic : Of or pertaining to, or indicated by, the hygroscope; not readily manifest to the senses, but capable of detection by the hygroscope; as, glass is often covered with a film of hygroscopic moisture. ;; Having the property of readily inbibing moisture from the atmosphere, or of the becoming coated with a thin film of moisture, as glass, etc.
Hygroscopicity : The property possessed by vegetable tissues of absorbing or discharging moisture according to circumstances.
Hygrostatics : The science or art of comparing or measuring degrees of moisture.
Hying : of Hie
Hyke : See Haik, and Huke.

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