English Explanatory Dictionary

hydrocolloid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any material that forms a colloid (especially a gel) when mixed with water.
  2. Such a material, made from agar, used to make dental impressions.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hydrocolloid.wav

Word forms

hydrocolloid hydrocolloids

Etymology

From hydro- + colloid.

Related words

hydrocolloidal

Translations

French: hydrocolloïde German: Hydrokolloide Italian: idrocolloide Russian: гидроколло́ид Spanish: hidrocoloide
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