As long as we're on 12-letter words for dry stuff

7/5/05, 7:57 PM #1

Rob Sandow
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As long as we're on 12-letter words for dry stuff

Certain salts, notably calcium chloride, will turn from a solid to a liquid solution by drawing moisture out of the air. What is a 12 letter word describing this type of compound? No the answer isn't "dehumidifier"

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7/5/05, 8:14 PM #2

Dan Donaldson
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Hmmmm. The word that I have always seen associated with this only has 11 letters. Hygroscopic.

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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7/5/05, 11:14 PM #3

Bill Earl
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Sandwich shop + pursuit - 't' + penny

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7/6/05, 12:04 AM #4

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"The" abbreviated secretary can't sing - "s"

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7/6/05, 7:23 PM #5

Rob Sandow
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:-)

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7/6/05, 7:24 PM #6

Rob Sandow
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Re: As long as we're on 12-letter words for dry st

Bill got the answer I was looking for, "deliquescent".

Rob

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7/7/05, 3:23 AM #7

Dan Donaldson
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Probably wouldn't want to get a sandwich from that deli ;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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