Definition of Hydrocolloid

1. Noun. A substance that forms a gel with water.

Generic synonyms: Substance
Specialized synonyms: Jell-o, Jello

Definition of Hydrocolloid

1. Noun. Any material that forms a colloid (especially a gel) when mixed with water ¹

2. Noun. Such a material, made from agar, used to make dental impressions ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hydrocolloid

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Medical Definition of Hydrocolloid

1. A gelatinous colloid in unstable equilibrium with its contained water, useful in dentistry for impressions because of its dimensional stability under controlled conditions. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydrocolloid

hydrochlorofluorocarbons
hydrochlorothiazide
hydrochlorothiazides
hydrocholecystis
hydrocholeresis
hydrocholeretic
hydrocholeretics
hydrochoric
hydrochory
hydrochronic
hydrocinnamic
hydrocinnamic acid
hydrocode
hydrocodes
hydrocodone
hydrocolloid (current term)
hydrocolloidal
hydrocolloids
hydroconversion
hydroconversions
hydrocopter
hydrocopters
hydrocorallia
hydrocortamate hydrochloride
hydrocortisone
hydrocortisone acetate
hydrocortisone cyclopentylpropionate
hydrocortisone cypionate
hydrocortisone hydrogen succinate

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