hydrogel

noun

hy·​dro·​gel ˈhī-drə-ˌjel How to pronounce hydrogel (audio)
: a gel composed usually of one or more polymers suspended in water

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The consensus is that the hydrogel mask leaves the complexion firmer, plumper, smoother, and more glowy. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024 The mask has a unique hydrogel texture that boasts a pleasantly cooling effect, and it’s infused with soothing ingredients that seep right into the skin. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 Once the breath goes through the sensor, the water within it replenishes the hydrogel’s evaporated water. Christie Wilcox, science.org, 30 Aug. 2024 Pacifica Future Youth Time Shift Hydrogel Facial Mask Buy Now for $5 Testers said this $5 hydrogel mask did the work of one multiple times its price thanks to its powerful peptide formula and calming scent. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hydrogel 

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hydrogel was in 1864

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“Hydrogel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogel. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

hydrogel

noun
hy·​dro·​gel ˈhī-drə-ˌjel How to pronounce hydrogel (audio)
: a gel in which the liquid is water
a silicone hydrogel used to make soft contact lenses
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