gel

noun
\ ˈjel How to pronounce gel (audio) \

Definition of gel

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a colloid in a more solid form than a sol broadly : jelly sense 2
2 : a thin colored transparent sheet used over a stage light to color it
3 : a gelatinous preparation used in styling hair

gel

verb
gelled; gelling

Definition of gel (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : to change into or take on the form of a gel : set

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Other Words from gel

Verb

gelable \ ˈje-​lə-​bəl How to pronounce gelable (audio) \ adjective

Examples of gel in a Sentence

Verb

The mixture will gel as it cools. Our plans are finally starting to gel.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Another prescription option your dermatologist might prescribe for acne is dapsone gel, like the brand name version Aczone. Jessica Cruel, SELF, "12 Acne Treatments That Really Work, According to Dermatologists," 8 Aug. 2019 Vericel is licensing the gel, NexoBrid, and plans to market it in North America. Jonathan Saltzman, BostonGlobe.com, "Fast-growing Vericel finds success on two fronts: knee surgery and burn care," 11 June 2019 This 4-inch topper features two layers of Moisture Wicking Coolflow Foam and is infused with copper gel, which absorbs and transfers heat away. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "These New Cooling Mattress Toppers Will Save You From Night Sweats," 21 May 2019 Hongwei Ouyang, one of the study authors, tells ScienceAlert that the matrix gel, as it has been deemed, could be ready within 3 to 5 years. David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "New Bio Glue Stops Post-Traumatic Bleeding in Its Tracks," 14 May 2019 The ingredient sounds harsh, but La Roche-Posay’s gel cleanser is anything but. Adam Hurly, GQ, "The Best Anti-Aging Products to Benjamin Button Your Face," 17 Mar. 2018 For Prime Day, British beauty brand Molton Brown has marked down its woody, invigorating shower gel — which smells more more expensive than the $22.40 sale price. refinery29.com, "The Pro's Guide To The Best Beauty Haul For Amazon Prime Day," 15 July 2019 Inside the gel, a layer of water molecules bonded tightly to the PVA, each forming multiple chemical links known as hydrogen bonds. Robert F. Service, Science | AAAS, "New solar technology could produce clean drinking water for millions in need," 28 June 2019 According to Wikihow, take a white, non-gel toothpaste and apply it either directly on your boot or onto the toothbrush. Danielle Flum, Seventeen, "How to Clean Even the Dirtiest White Shoes," 18 June 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

This is still a team that must endure some growing pains, and their defense, while improved, still has to gel. Kevin Allen, USA TODAY, "Opinion: Artemi Panarin gives Rangers star-power promise," 1 July 2019 Pareja said this roster is strong enough to win now with little time to mesh and gel with the new squad. Ivan Orozco, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Xolos open Apertura season with road win," 19 July 2019 Since Dwyane Wade is now retired, is Jimmy Butler the team's new de facto leader who can gel with the team's young core? Dana Scott, azcentral, "NBA free agency: Additions, subtractions, questions while we wait on Kawhi Leonard," 2 July 2019 An eruption usually requires at least 50 percent to gel in this gooey hot state. National Geographic, "How dangerous are supervolcanoes? Get the facts.," 19 Mar. 2019 At Burberry, taut, sopping-wet knots featured baby hairs gelled intricately to the forehead, while both JW Anderson and Richard Quinn put forth glassy, sculptural coifs. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "9 Beauty Trends That Blew Up on the Fall 2019 Runways," 8 Mar. 2019 After two years of gelling together, Le Carre Magique could finally put their abilities towards some competitive actions as the European Championships rolled around. SI.com, "World Cup Countdown: 9 Weeks to Go - France's Magnificent Midfield Quartet, Le Carré Magique," 19 Apr. 2018 Several of his womenswear models had tiny strands gelled to the forehead, shaped into place using Redken’s Hardwear Gel. Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Guido Palau’s Intricate Gelled Hair Stole the Show at Burberry," 17 Feb. 2019 Shower-Fresh Strands Are Made for Sculpting Jaws collectively dropped at first sight of Burberry's taut, sopping wet knots with baby hairs intricately gelled to the forehead in dizzying patterns by hairstylist Guido Palau. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "5 Beauty Trends That Swept the London Runways This Week," 20 Feb. 2019

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First Known Use of gel

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1917, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for gel

Noun

gelatin

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More Definitions for gel

gel

noun

English Language Learners Definition of gel

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a thick substance that is like jelly and that is used in various products

gel

verb

English Language Learners Definition of gel (Entry 2 of 2)

: to change into a gel : to change into a thick substance that is like jelly
: to become clear and definite
: to style (hair) with gel

gel

noun
\ ˈjel How to pronounce gel (audio) \

Kids Definition of gel

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a thick jellylike substance

gel

verb
gelled; gelling

Kids Definition of gel (Entry 2 of 2)

: to change into a thick jellylike substance The mixture will gel as it cools.