hydrogel
noun
hy·dro·gel
ˈhī-drə-ˌjel 
: a gel composed usually of one or more polymers suspended in water
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Those liposomes were then added to a temperature-sensitive hydrogel, which was applied to the eardrums of chinchillas with middle ear infections.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 6 June 2025
Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have developed a new hydrogel with self-healing abilities that are similar to skin.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
To create their tissue-repairing gel, the scientists designed a hydrogel system where yogurt EVs served two roles.
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This hydrogel eye patch feels comfortable against the skin and holds a serum rich in beneficial ingredients.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 6 June 2025
Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have developed a new hydrogel with self-healing abilities that are similar to skin.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
To create their tissue-repairing gel, the scientists designed a hydrogel system where yogurt EVs served two roles.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2025
This hydrogel eye patch feels comfortable against the skin and holds a serum rich in beneficial ingredients.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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“Hydrogel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogel. Accessed 22 Aug. 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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