nounmasculinepl: hydrogels
hidrogel
1. A three-dimensional polymer network capable of absorbing large quantities of water while maintaining its structure, commonly used in biomedical and cosmetic applications
Contact lenses made from hydrogel provide excellent comfort and oxygen permeability to the eye.
Lentes de contato feitas de hidrogel proporcionam excelente conforto e permeabilidade ao oxigênio para o olho.
2. A gel in which the liquid component is water, used in wound dressings, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering
The medical team applied a hydrogel dressing to accelerate the healing process of the burn wound.
A equipe médica aplicou um curativo de hidrogel para acelerar o processo de cicatrização da ferida de queimadura.
3. A moisture-retaining substance used in cosmetic and skincare products for hydration purposes
This face mask contains hydrogel to deeply moisturize and refresh the skin.
Esta máscara facial contém hidrogel para hidratar profundamente e revitalizar a pele.
Hydrogel technology has become increasingly prominent in Brazil's booming cosmetics and beauty industry, particularly in face masks and skincare products marketed as premium hydration solutions. The term is commonly used in Portuguese-language scientific publications and medical contexts. In the USA, hydrogel products are popular in the skincare market, often marketed with Korean beauty trends. The technology is also significant in advanced wound care and biomedical engineering applications in both countries.
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