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Definition of Hydrocolloid
1. Noun. A substance that forms a gel with water.
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
1. [n -S]
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
Literary usage of Hydrocolloid
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Treatment Of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guideline by Nancy Bergstrom (1997)
"This difference relates to the fact that film or hydrocolloid dressings need to
be changed less often. However, time spent in assessing whether the dressing ..."
2. Global Trends in the Dairy Industry: Outlook for the Baltics by SourceOECD (Online service), OECD Staff, Oecd, (Paris) Organisation for Economic Co-ope, Centre for Co-operation with Non-members (2002)
"Cost reductions come from replacing or extending more expensive egg whites,
hydrocolloid gums, soy proteins and modified starches. ..."
3. Code of Federal Regulations: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as of April 1, 2005 by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"... accordance with the following prescribed conditions: (a) The food additive is
the refined hydrocolloid prepared by aqueous extraction from the following ..."
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