gel beads
Orbeez-like water balls
Gel beads are small, spherical pellets made of water-absorbing polymer that swell dramatically when soaked.
They're used in sensory play, floral arrangements, and home décor: The vase was filled with colorful gel beads.
Also called water beads or orbeez (a brand name).
In some contexts, gel beads refers to encapsulated substances in skincare or laundry products.
- hydrogelWater-swollen polymer structure
- waterClear essential liquid
- squishySoft and easily compressed
- squishy toySoft squeezable plaything
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
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