deliquescent

In chemistry terms the difference between anhydrous and deliquescent

is that anhydrous is having no water of crystallization while deliquescent is absorbing moisture from the air and forming a solution.

As adjectives the difference between anhydrous and deliquescent

is that anhydrous is having little or no water while deliquescent is absorbing moisture from the air and forming a solution.

As adjectives the difference between hygroscopic and deliquescent

is that hygroscopic is readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere while deliquescent is absorbing moisture from the air and forming a solution.

As adjectives the difference between deliquescent and efflorescent

is that deliquescent is absorbing moisture from the air and forming a solution while efflorescent is bursting into flower.

As a noun hygroscopy

is the ability of a substance to attract and hold water molecules from the surrounding environment.

As an adjective deliquescent is

deliquescent.

As a noun taxonomy

is the science or the technique used to make a classification.

As an adjective deliquescent is

deliquescent.

As an adjective deliquescent

is deliquescent.

As a noun phenose is

(organic compound) a sweet amorphous deliquescent substance obtained indirectly from benzene, and isometric with dextrose.