What is another word for hydrogel?
Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪdɹə͡ʊd͡ʒə͡l] (IPA) 
Hydrogel is a term that refers to a substance that is primarily composed of water and a polymeric material. Some synonyms for the term hydrogel include water gel, aquagel, and hydrophilic gel. Other related terms include superabsorbent polymer, which describes a material that has the ability to absorb and retain water many times its own weight; and smart hydrogel, which refers to a type of gel that can change its properties in response to changes in its environment, such as temperature, pH, or light. These various terms are often used in the fields of medicine, biology, environmental engineering, and other related fields.
