Chapter 46 Key Terms Crossword

Gelatin type material derived from seaweed
irreversible hydrocolloid material used for taking preliminary impressions
Foundation or the basic ingredient of a material
Process of using finger pressure to contour a closer adaptation of the margins of an impression while still in the mouth
Substance that modifies or increases the rate of a chemical reaction
Having an object centered, such as a maxillary teeth centered over mandibular teeth in correct relation
A suspension of of particles in a dispersion medium such as water. Its two phases are sol and gel
Material having elastic properties from rubber
Prefix meaning water
A change in temperature that causes the reversible hydro-colloid material to transform from one physical state to another.
Absorption of water, causing an object to swell
Reproduction of a patient's bite with the use of wax or elastometric material
Loss of water, causing something to shrink
Bringing a material to a desired consistency
Physical property of a fluid related to resistance to flow