polyacrylamide
/ˌpɑliəˈkrɪləmaɪd/
noun
- A synthetic polymer used in water treatment, cosmetics, and scientific research to absorb water or form gels.
- Polyacrylamide is added to wastewater to help remove impurities.
- Scientists use polyacrylamide gels to separate proteins in the lab.
- Some skin creams contain polyacrylamide to give them a smooth texture.