hydrogel

American  

[hahy-druh-jel] / ˈhaɪ drəˌdʒɛl /

noun

1. a gel whose liquid constituent is water.

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hydrogel British  

/ ˈhaɪdrəˌdʒɛl /

noun

1. a gel in which the liquid constituent is water

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Etymology

Origin of hydrogel

First recorded in 1890–95; hydro- ¹ + gel

Example Sentences

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hydrogel

It also noted in its ruling that testers were asked to use an exfoliating product and a hydrogel, neither of which are sold with the mask.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

To create the injectable version, researchers in Christman's lab began with the hydrogel they had already developed and tested for compatibility with blood injections.

From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026

Using this technique, the team can precisely shape the hydrogel with exceptional detail.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 3, 2026

By encoding these digital patterns within the hydrogel, the researchers can program how the smart skin reacts to different stimuli.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 6, 2026

It is certain, however, that the gelatinous material which readily separates from such solutions is of the nature of a hydrogel, that is, a colloid which is insoluble in water.

From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Talbot, Henry P.