hydrocolloid
nounUS /ˌhaɪdɹoʊˈkɒlɔɪd/
Etymology From hydro- + colloid.
1
Any material that forms a colloid (especially a gel) when mixed with water.
- Holonyms: hydrosol, colloid
2
Any of a broad subclass of such materials that are of biologic origin or importance, most being biopolymers such as polysaccharides or proteins.
› Any material that forms a colloid… › Any of a broad subclass of such materials…
3
Such a material, made from agar, used to make dental impressions.
- Related terms
- hydrocolloidal