gel
/dʤel/
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Definition
Noun:
- A colloid in a more solid form than a sol: A semi-solid, jelly-like substance where particles are dispersed in a liquid medium, forming a structure that is more rigid than a liquid but not a true solid.
- A thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects: A colored sheet of transparent material placed in front of a theatrical light to change its color.
Verb:
- To become a gel: To change from a liquid or sol state into a gel; to solidify into a jelly-like consistency.
- To apply a styling gel to (hair): To use a hair product with a gel-like consistency to style or hold hair in place.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- The agar formed a firm gel as it cooled.
- The lighting designer chose a blue gel for the moonlight scene.
Verb:
- The mixture will gel as it cools to room temperature.
- He needs to gel his hair to keep it out of his face.
Advanced Usage
- "to gel" (figurative): To become clear, coherent, or well-defined; for ideas or a group to start working together effectively.
- After several meetings, our plans for the project finally began to gel.
- The new team took a few weeks to gel.
Variants and Related Words
- Gelatinous (adj): Having a jelly-like consistency.
- The creature had a soft, gelatinous body.
- Gelling agent (n): A substance used to thicken a liquid into a gel.
- Pectin is a common gelling agent in jams.
Synonyms
- Coagulate (verb): To change from a fluid to a solid or semi-solid state.
- Jelly (noun): A soft, semi-solid food substance, or any similar consistency.
- Set (verb): To become solid or firm.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases
- Gel with: To form a harmonious or effective relationship with someone; to work well together.
- The new manager didn't really gel with the existing staff.
Related Idioms
Noun
- a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
- a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
Verb
- apply a styling gel to
- she mousses her hair
- become a gel
- The solid, when heated, gelled