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hydrocolloid

hydrocolloidnoun
hydrocolloids
pl
Primary and most common use in chemistry, food science, and medicine.
Translations
Agar and pectin are widely used hydrocolloids for thickening jams.
L’agar-agar et la pectine sont des hydrocolloïdes largement utilisés pour épaissir les confitures.
Additional translations
hydrocolloïdeEn médecine, pour un pansement hydrocolloïde.
Definitions
Any substance or system of hydrophilic polymers that forms a gel when dispersed in water; a hydrophilic colloid.
Agar and pectin are widely used hydrocolloids for thickening jams.
A wound-care dressing made of such a water-absorbing gel, used to maintain a moist healing environment.
The nurse applied a hydrocolloid to protect the patient’s pressure ulcer.
hydrocolloidadjective
Used attributively, e.g. “hydrocolloid dressing”.
Translations
Hydrocolloid dressings are preferred for treating chronic wounds.
Les pansements hydrocolloïdes sont préférés pour traiter les plaies chroniques.
Definitions
Relating to or containing a hydrocolloid.
Hydrocolloid dressings are preferred for treating chronic wounds.
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