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gel

[ jel ]

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noun

Physical Chemistry. a semirigid colloidal dispersion of a solid with a liquid or gas, as jelly, glue, etc.
Theater. gelatin ( def 5 ).
Biochemistry. a semirigid polymer, as agarose, starch, cellulose acetate, or polyacrylamide, cast into slabs or cylinders for the electrophoretic separation of proteins and nucleic acids.

verb (used without object)

gelled, gelling.

to form or become a gel.
jell ( def 2 ).

gel

/ dʒɛl /

noun

a semirigid jelly-like colloid in which a liquid is dispersed in a solid
nondrip paint is a gel
See hair gel
informal.
theatre See gelatine

verb

to become or cause to become a gel
a variant spelling of jell

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Other Words From

de·gel verb (used with object) degelled degelling
non·gelling adjective
re·gel verb (used without object) regelled regelling

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gel¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; shortening of gelatin

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gel¹

C19: by shortening from gelatine

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Example Sentences

It can be treated with antibiotic tablets or gels or creams.

From BBC

They’re also questions that I’ve been more inclined to contemplate after absentmindedly chewing on the package of silica gels that come in a bag of beef jerky than I was while watching “The Monkey.”

From Salon

"Alcohol gels do not kill norovirus, so don't rely on those alone," Ms Douglas added.

From BBC

The company also recently expanded its shipping range for non-perishable items, like a jar of sea moss gel for $88 or a logo hoodie for $185, to a total of 19 countries.

From Los Angeles Times

Within a few years, the Hawks gelled into a studied, tight backing band.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

geitonogamy Gela

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