hydrogel

noun

hy·dro·gel ˈhī-drə-ˌjel

: a gel composed usually of one or more polymers suspended in water

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The other methods each came with limitations, such as being too bulky or less safe, so the researchers opted for chemical delivery through a process called iontophoresis, which moves chemicals and ions through hydrogels and has a low electrical-power requirement. —

IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2024 Expected to enter clinical trials in the first quarter of 2025, Plan A uses a hydrogel that acts like a filter to stop sperm from moving through the vas deferens. —

Nina Ajemian, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024 This Black Friday, Fraser is stocking up on these hydrogel masks that can brighten, moisturize, and minimize pore size — overnight. —

Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024 Sure enough, plants growing in the hydrogel soil showed a 138% boost to their stem length, compared to the control group. —

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