hydrogel

noun hy·dro·gel \ˈhī-drə-ˌjel\

Definition of HYDROGEL

: a gel composed usually of one or more polymers suspended in water

1864

Medical Dictionary

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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