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    gel
    /dʒɛl/

    noun

    • 1. a a thick, clear, slightly sticky substance, especially one used in cosmetic or medicinal products: "hair gel"
    • 2. a semi-rigid slab or cylinder of an organic polymer used as a medium for the separation of macromolecules.

    verb

    • 1. (of a liquid or semi-liquid substance) set or become more solid: "the stew is gelling" Similar setstiffensolidifythickenOpposite meltliquefy
    • 2. (of a project or idea) take a definite form or begin to work well: "everything seemed to gel for the magazine" Similar take shapecome togetherfall into placehappenOpposite fall apart

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGEL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Gel is a noun or verb that refers to a thick, clear liquid or a soft solid. Learn how to use gel in different contexts, such as hair care, exercise, or electrophoresis, with examples and translations.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GelGel - Wikipedia

    A gel is a semi-solid that can have properties ranging from soft and weak to hard and tough. Gels are defined as a substantially dilute cross-linked system, which exhibits no flow when in the steady state, although the liquid phase may still diffuse through this system. IUPAC definition for a gel

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gelGel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the noun and verb meanings of gel, a colloid in a more solid form than a sol, and its synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to use gel in sentences and phrases, and see related words and entries.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › gelGEL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Gel definition: a semirigid colloidal dispersion of a solid with a liquid or gas, as jelly, glue, etc.. See examples of GEL used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGEL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Gel is a noun or verb that refers to a thick, clear liquid or a soft solid. Learn how to use gel in different contexts, such as hair care, sports, or biology, with examples and pronunciation.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Gel is a smooth, soft, jelly-like substance, especially one used to keep your hair in a particular style.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › gelGel - definition of gel by The Free Dictionary

    Gel is a colloid with a semisolid texture, such as jelly or glue. It can also be a hair product or a verb meaning to become clear or united. See different sources and translations of gel.