hydrogel
noun
hy·dro·gel
ˈhī-drə-ˌjel 
: a gel composed usually of one or more polymers suspended in water
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New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
The research introduces a peptide hydrogel platform that slows down drug release.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
The hydrogel material clings to my skin without lifting around the edges or sliding down my face.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s been an explosion of research into hydrogels.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Hydrogel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogel. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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hydrogel
noun
hy·dro·gel
ˈhī-drə-ˌjel
: a gel in which the liquid is water
a silicone hydrogel used to make soft contact lenses
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