hydrocolloids in English
noun
1
a substance that forms a gel in the presence of water, examples of which are used in surgical dressings and in various industrial applications.
Treatment with moisture-retentive dressings consisted of either a hydrocolloid , an alginate, or sterile gauze.
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1. Alginates are natural hydrocolloids extracted from sustainably harvested seaweed
2. Hydrocolloids (water-soluble gums) are employed in industry, particularly food and textile sectors. These include agar and carrageenin from "reds" and algin from "browns."