hydrogel
noun
hy·dro·gel
ˈhī-drə-ˌjel 
: a gel composed usually of one or more polymers suspended in water
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Add Water-Retaining Gel To The Container Soil To help the soil in a hanging basket stay moist longer, super-absorbent polymers (SAP) or hydrogels can be added to the potting mix.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The team also demonstrated that recycled proteins could be repurposed into adhesive hydrogels before being recycled again into fibers or gels, extending the material’s possible applications beyond textiles.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Instead of hard materials, the researchers built CaroFlex from conductive hydrogels, soft materials that closely mimic the flexibility of biological tissue.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Modern marathoners are now able to consume unprecedented levels of carbohydrates during races, thanks to hydrogel delivery systems that reduce gastrointestinal distress.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The team also demonstrated that recycled proteins could be repurposed into adhesive hydrogels before being recycled again into fibers or gels, extending the material’s possible applications beyond textiles.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Instead of hard materials, the researchers built CaroFlex from conductive hydrogels, soft materials that closely mimic the flexibility of biological tissue.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Modern marathoners are now able to consume unprecedented levels of carbohydrates during races, thanks to hydrogel delivery systems that reduce gastrointestinal distress.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
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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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