gel

(jĕl)

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.

[Short for gelatin. V., sense 2, probably influenced by jell.]

gel′a·ble adj.

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gelled

(dʒɛld)

adj

(Hairdressing & Grooming) hairdressing styled with gel

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When the gelled substance fell as a single piece on inversion it was considered that the gel formation had taken place.

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