Hydrocolloid Definition
hīdrə-kŏloid
noun
Any of several substances, as gum arabic or agar, that form gels with water and are mostly used to thicken or smooth food products.
Webster's New World
The gel that is so formed.
American Heritage
Such a material, made from agar, used to make dental impressions.
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Noun
Singular:
hydrocolloid
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