https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.X06700
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network
formed by the removal of all swelling agents from a
gel
.
Notes:
  1. Examples of xerogels include silica
    gel
    and dried out, compact,
    macromolecular
    structures, such as gelatin or rubber.
  2. The definition proposed here is recommended as being more explicit.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. (Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)) on page 1808 [Terms] [Paper]