solgel
/ˈsɑlˌdʒɛl/
noun
- A process for making solid materials from small molecules, starting with a liquid solution (sol) that turns into a gel-like substance.
- The solgel technique allows scientists to produce ceramics at low temperatures.
- Many optical sensors are made using a solgel process.
- The lab used the solgel method to create a thin coating for the glass.
- The material produced by the solgel process, often a porous solid or glass-like substance.
- The solgel was dried to form a lightweight aerogel.
- This solgel can be used as a catalyst support in chemical reactions.
- The artist used a colored solgel to create a unique finish on the sculpture.
adjective
- Relating to or involving the solgel process.
- The company specializes in solgel coatings for industrial equipment.
- She published a paper on solgel synthesis of nanoparticles.
- Solgel chemistry is a key topic in advanced materials science.