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gel  (jl)

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.

To apply a gel to (the hair).

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[Short for gelatin.]

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gela·ble adj.

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gel [jell]

Noun

a thick jelly-like substance, esp. one used to keep a hairstyle in shape

Verb

[gelling, gelled]

1. to become a gel

2. same as jell

3. to apply gel to (one's hair) [from gelatine]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	gel - a colloid in a more solid form than a sol colloidal gel colloid - 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 gelatin 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" mousse neaten, groom - care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed"

Translations

gel [dʒɛl] n → gel m

gel [dʒɛl] n → gelée f;

(Chem) → colloïde m

gel [dʒɛl] n → Gel nt

gel [dʒɛl] n → gel m inv