Gel

Mandarin:
凝胶 (níng jiāo)
Explanation in English Language (EN):
A gel is a semi-solid material that consists of a three-dimensional network of polymers that traps a liquid within its structure. Gels exhibit properties of both liquids and solids. They are soft and elastic like solids but can also flow like liquids. Gels are formed through crosslinking of polymer chains, which creates the network structure that holds the liquid. Gels have various applications in areas like drug delivery, tissue engineering, and personal care products.
Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
凝胶是一种半固体材料,由三维聚合物网络组成,该网络将液体捕获在其结构内。凝胶表现出液体和固体的特性。它们像固体一样柔软有弹性,但也可以像液体一样流动。凝胶是通过聚合物链交联形成的,聚合物链交联形成了容纳液体的网络结构。凝胶在药物输送、组织工程和个人护理产品等领域具有多种应用。
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
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