hydrocolloid

[ hahy-druh-kol-oid ]

noun

1. a substance that forms a colloid when combined with water.

Other Words From

• hy·dro·col·loi·dal [hahy-droh-k, uh, -, loid, -l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrocolloid¹

First recorded in 1925–30; hydro- ¹ + colloid

Example Sentences

We make a salty foam with lime juice and a hydrocolloid and use an actual aquarium air stone with a pump to get the texture as light as air.

From Salon

If she gets a blister, she covers it with Compeed hydrocolloid blister cushions.

From Washington Post

Gluten-free baking requires a few extra ingredients to provide additional structure — namely hydrocolloids, starches, binders, and fats.

From Salon

Whether it is toothpaste, cosmetics, medicines or pet food, these often contain hydrocolloids derived from seaweed, which have gelling or thickening properties.

From BBC

Recently, they found an iteration close to the real thing; it consists of a half-dozen ingredients, but contains no gums or hydrocolloids and nothing genetically modified.

From Time