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

The ultimate aim is to bring hydrogel based implants into clinical use for repairing broken bones.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

In test tube studies, bone forming cells quickly moved into the structured hydrogel and began producing collagen, a key building block of bone.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

To better match this biological complexity, Qin and his team, together with ETH Professor Ralph Müller, developed a new type of hydrogel designed for future bone implants.

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.