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hydrogel

/ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒɛl/

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noun

/ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒɛl/C1formalscientific
  • ruКоллоидный гель, в котором вода служит дисперсионной средой, широко используемый в медицинских, косметических и научных целях.

A colloidal gel in which water serves as the dispersion medium, commonly used in medical, cosmetic, and scientific applications.

  1. Water-based gelC1formalscientific

    A colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium, forming a network of polymer chains that can absorb and retain large amounts of water.

    ruГидрогель

    • Hydrogels are widely used in wound dressings for their moisture-retaining properties.
    • The contact lens is made from a soft hydrogel material.
    • Scientists are developing a hydrogel that can deliver drugs directly to a tumor.
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