ALL meanings of hydrocolloid
hy·dro·col·loid
H h - noun hydrocolloid a substance that forms a colloid when combined with water. 1
- noun hydrocolloid A substance that forms a gel in the presence of water, examples of which are used in surgical dressings and in various industrial applications. 1
- noun hydrocolloid Any material that forms a colloid (especially a gel) when mixed with water. 0
- noun hydrocolloid Such a material, made from agar, used to make dental impressions. 0
- noun hydrocolloid any substance that forms a gel with water 0
- noun hydrocolloid any of several substances, as gum arabic or agar, that form gels with water and are mostly used to thicken or smooth food products 0