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प्रश्न
Define the following:
Hygroscopic water
What is meant by Hygroscopic water?
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उत्तर
Fine soil particles imbibe/absorb water and hold it very tightly. This is called ‘hygroscopic water'.
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| Column-I | Column· II | ||
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