31. It is a clear, colorless, hygroscopic liquid. 32. In the steam absorber, steam is absorbed with a concentrated hygroscopic fluid. 33. The devices used the same hygroscopic ribs and spine that resemble fern sporangia. 34. Some are hygroscopic , and, like salt, have an attraction to water. 35. Since brake fluid is hygroscopic , it can and does absorb moisture over time. 36. These hygroscopic salt crystals will hold moisture from a humid atmosphere and cause rusting. 37. The salt is a white hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water and ethanol. 38. Fluids such as DOT 3 are hygroscopic and will absorb water from the atmosphere. 39. It is a distillable, colorless liquid which is hygroscopic and a powerful lachrymator. 40. :Sugar is incredibly hygroscopic ; that is, it attracts water very strongly.