hydrocolloid

hydrocolloid definition - medical

hy·dro·col·loid (hīˌdrə-kŏlˈoidˌ)

noun
  1. A substance that forms a gel with water.
  2. Such a substance used to take dental impressions, especially one derived from marine kelp.

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