hydrogel
noun
hy·dro·gel
ˈhī-drə-ˌjel 
: a gel composed usually of one or more polymers suspended in water
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Even if the suit was punctured, the hydrogel would remain in place, allowing the wearer time to reach safety.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Action Factory hydrogels are engineered to allow longer burns at higher temperatures with quick turnaround times, increasing the safety and efficiency of fire stunt performances.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Apply the hydrogel patch under each eye and leave on for 20 minutes.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
The trick also works with gooseberries, large blackberries, and quail eggs, as well as hydrogel beads—plastic beads soaked in water.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Action Factory hydrogels are engineered to allow longer burns at higher temperatures with quick turnaround times, increasing the safety and efficiency of fire stunt performances.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Apply the hydrogel patch under each eye and leave on for 20 minutes.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
The trick also works with gooseberries, large blackberries, and quail eggs, as well as hydrogel beads—plastic beads soaked in water.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Hydrogel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogel. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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hydrogel
noun
hy·dro·gel
ˈhī-drə-ˌjel
: a gel in which the liquid is water
a silicone hydrogel used to make soft contact lenses
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