gel

/dʒɛl/

/dʒɛl/

Other forms: gels; gelling; gelled

Definitions of gel

1. noun

   a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
   synonyms: colloidal gel

   types:

   hydrogel

   a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium

   type of:

   colloid

   a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
2. verb

   become a gel
   “The solid, when heated, gelled”

   type of:

   change

   undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
3. verb

   apply a styling gel to
   synonyms: mousse

   type of:

   groom, neaten

   care for one's external appearance
4. noun

   a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
   synonyms: gelatin

   type of:

   membrane

   a thin pliable sheet of material