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gel
(jĕl)n.
1. A colloid in which the disperse phase has combined with the dispersion medium to produce a semisolid material, such as a jelly.
2. See gelatin.
3. A jellylike substance used in styling hair.
v. gelled, gel·ling, gels
v.intr.
To become a gel.
v.tr.
1. To apply a gel to (the hair).
2. To take shape or become clear: Plans for the project are finally starting to gel.
gel′a·ble adj.
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gel
(dʒɛl)n
1. (Chemistry) a semirigid jelly-like colloid in which a liquid is dispersed in a solid: nondrip paint is a gel.
2. (Hairdressing & Grooming) See hair gel
3. (Theatre) theatre informal See gelatine4
vb, gels, gelling or gelled
4. (Chemistry) to become or cause to become a gel
5. a variant spelling of jell
[C19: by shortening from gelatine]
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gel
(dʒɛl)n., v. gelled, gel•ling. n.
1. a semirigid colloidal dispersion of a solid with a liquid or gas, as jelly or glue. Compare sol 4.
v.i. 3. to form or become a gel.
[1895–1900; shortening of gelatin]
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gel
Past participle: gelled
Gerund: gelling
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gel
A colloidal solution which has formed a jelly. The solid particles are arranged as a fine network in the liquid phase.
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| Noun | 1. |  gel - a colloid in a more solid form than a solcolloid - a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension hydrogel - a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium |
| 2. | gel - a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects membrane - a thin pliable sheet of material | |
| Verb | 1. | gel - become a gel; "The solid, when heated, gelled" change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" |
| 2. | gel - apply a styling gel to; "she mousses her hair" |
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gel
jellverb come together, unite, combine, amalgamate The new players have gelled very well with the rest of the team.
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gel
n. jalea.
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gel
n gel mEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.