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hydrocolloid

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[hahy-druh-kol-oid] / ˌhaɪ drəˈkɒl ɔɪd /

noun

  1. a substance that forms a colloid when combined with water.


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Etymology

Origin of hydrocolloid

First recorded in 1925–30; hydro- 1 + colloid

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Dr Laftah says she's a fan of the pimple hydrocolloid star patches as a social media hack.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

We make a salty foam with lime juice and a hydrocolloid and use an actual aquarium air stone with a pump to get the texture as light as air.

From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2023

If she gets a blister, she covers it with Compeed hydrocolloid blister cushions.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 30, 2022

A hydrocolloid refers to something that can be combined with water to form a gel.

From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2022

Recently, companies like ZitSticka have begun adding spikes or “microdarts” to a hydrocolloid base.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2019

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