Question

when a fuel absorbs water, it is called:

a. cloud point.
b. pour point.
c. burn rate.
d. hygroscopic.

Explanation:

• Cloud point is the temperature at which wax crystals start to form in fuel, not related to water absorption.
• Pour point is the lowest temperature at which fuel can flow, not about water absorption.
• Burn rate is related to how fast fuel burns, not water absorption.
• Hygroscopic means having the ability to absorb water from the surrounding environment.

Answer:

d. Hygroscopic