Gel Definition
jĕl
gelled, gelling, gels
noun
gels
A colloid in which the disperse phase has combined with the dispersion medium to produce a semisolid material, such as a jelly.
American Heritage
Any of various jellylike preparations used to style hair, clean teeth, etc.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- gelatin
- colloidal gel
verb
gels
To form a gel.
Webster's New World
To apply a gel to (the hair).
American Heritage
Webster's New World
To take shape or become clear.
Plans for the project are finally starting to gel.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
Other Word Forms of Gel
Noun
Singular:
gel
Plural:
gelsOrigin of Gel
Short for gelatin V., sense 2, probably influenced by jell
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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