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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. Sep 11, 2024 · Gels are materials composed of a three-dimensional crosslinked polymer or colloidal network immersed in a fluid. They are usually soft and weak, but can be made hard and tough....

  3. Jul 23, 2024 · Experts explain the difference between lotion, gel, and cream moisturizers. Ahead, learn the benefits of each, what makes them all similar, and how to knock which is best for your skin type. Skip to content

  4. Aug 9, 2024 · Silica gel, a highly porous, noncrystalline form of silica used to remove moisture from gases and liquids, to thicken liquids, to impart a dull surface to paints and synthetic films, and for other purposes. Silica gel was known as early as 1640, but it remained a curiosity until its adsorbent.

  5. Sep 2, 2024 · Gel electrophoresis, any of several techniques used to separate molecules of DNA, RNA, or protein on the basis of their size or electric charge. Gel electrophoresis has a variety of applications; for example, it is used in DNA fingerprinting and the detection of genetic variants and proteins.

  6. Oct 18, 2023 · What Is a Gel Manicure? A gel manicure follows most of the same steps as your traditional manicure—your nails are cut, filed, and shaped, cuticles are cut (if you so choose), but that's where the similarities end. Gel nail polish is painted on similarly to classic lacquer.

  7. Aug 7, 2024 · Summary. Gelatin is made of animal bones, cartilage, and skin. It is a common ingredient in soups, broths, sauces, gummy candies, marshmallows, cosmetics, and medications. This common...

  8. Sep 5, 2024 · Hand sanitizer, agent applied to the hands for the purpose of removing common pathogens (disease-causing organisms). Their use is recommended when soap and water are not available for hand washing or when repeated washing compromises the natural skin barrier (e.g., causes scaling or fissures to develop in the skin).

  9. Oct 1, 2023 · The formation of inorganic or hybrid organic-inorganic materials through a sol–gel process is the result of chemical reactions which transform the sol phase into a solid. Interestingly we define the sol–gel materials not on the basis of their structure and composition but by the process, which is the conversion of a sol into a gel.

  10. Oct 1, 2023 · 2 Citations. Abstract. In this handbook, we explore the diverse class of porous materials called aerogels – what they are, how they are made, how they are characterized, materials properties they can exhibit, their applications, and their increasing role in commerce.

  11. Aug 1, 2024 · The meaning of SHOWER GEL is a cleansing gel for use in the shower. How to use shower gel in a sentence.