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PTECH Pharmaceutics-I (General, Physical and Dispensing) QUESTION #3034
Question 1
'Hygroscopic' powders are those that:
  • Release water
  • Absorb moisture from the air but do not liquefy✔️
  • Absorb moisture and turn into liquid
  • Explode when wet
Correct Answer Explanation
Hygroscopic powders absorb moisture; if they liquefy, they are called 'Deliquescent'.