gel

noun \ ˈjel \

|Updated on: 9 Aug 2018

Examples: gel in a Sentence

Definition of gel

1 : a colloid in a more solid form than a sol; broadly : jelly 2

2 : a thin colored transparent sheet used over a stage light to color it

3 : a gelatinous preparation used in styling hair

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Recent Examples of gel from the Web

In general, though, it's not advised to use any products (including creams, gels, douches, and wipes) on your vaginal region, and that includes talcum powder.

— refinery29.com, "Johnson & Johnson Owes $4.69 Billion In Another Ovarian Cancer Case," 13 July 2018
Stick with gel or foaming cleansers rather than oils and balms, which leave a residue that can prevent toners from absorbing, says Mattioli.

— New York Times, "How to Exfoliate, Without Damaging Your Skin," 29 May 2018
First, treat the inflammation with either a cortisone gel or redness-reducing eye drops.

— maureen choi, Glamour, "The Best Glowy Skin Tips From Meghan Markle’s Makeup Artist," 21 May 2018
Tip: Keep this gel in the fridge for an extra dose of soothing care.

— janna mandell, SFChronicle.com, "Summer skin-care solutions by microclimate," 12 July 2018
One of my favorite things about checking into a hotel is trying out the little shower gels and shampoos from luxury brands that are so carefully arranged for me.

— sylvia longmire, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Final straw for wheelchair users: BYOS or you’re out of luck," 10 July 2018
More than two miles inside the cave, where they are being fortified with high-protein gels and foil warming blankets, the boys have been practicing wearing diving masks and breathing under the instructions of the Seals.

— george styllis, latimes.com, "Rescue mission seeking to free trapped Thai soccer team may face danger from weekend storms," 6 July 2018
The brand Unicorn Snot, best known for their holographic glitter gels, sold out of their first batch of glitter sunscreen in less than three hours.

— deanna pai, Harper's BAZAAR, "Glitter Sunscreen Is Sparkly and Fun—But Is It Ruining the Environment?," 26 June 2018
Earlier steps include: ►September 2006: restricting containers of liquids, gels and aerosols to 3.3 ounces in carry-on bags, after a trans-Atlantic bomb plot that was foiled.

— bart jansen, USA TODAY, "TSA: Fliers will face more scrutiny for powders in carry-on bags," 19 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of gel

gelatin

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First Known Use: 1899

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Other Chemical Engineering Terms

alkali, cation, decant, hygroscopic, isotope, oxidize, slurry, solute, viscous

gel

verb

Definition of gel

gelled; gelling

intransitive verb

1 : to change into or take on the form of a gel : set

2 : jell 1

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gelable

play \ˈje-lə-bəl\ adjective

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Examples of gel in a Sentence

The mixture will gel as it cools.
Our plans are finally starting to gel.

Recent Examples of gel from the Web

With tax cuts done, and his economic team gelling under spending hawk Larry Kudlow, the focus has turned to keeping the promise on spending.

— kimberley a. strassel, WSJ, "Trump Goes on a Spending Diet," 7 June 2018
The midfield hasn’t quite gelled yet, but with Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne there is plenty of creativity, while Romelu Lukaku looks to be in one of the patches of goalscoring form that sometimes elevates him.

— jonathan wilson, SI.com, "World Cup Round of 16 Power Rankings: Who Has Best Shot to Win it All?," 29 June 2018
There is also the possibility the ingredients for a big storm don’t gel and precipitation is more modest.

— jason samenow, Washington Post, "Mid-Atlantic storminess is likely next Tuesday and Wednesday: Meaningful snow in question," 16 Mar. 2018
Gorsuch, eyes wide, hair gelled, has the bearing of a man who sleeps well at night.

— simon van zuylen-wood, Daily Intelligencer, "How Neil Gorsuch Became the Second-Most-Polarizing Man in Washington," 28 May 2018
Trump never gelled with national security adviser H.R. McMaster, and replaced him with John Bolton, who has much more aggressive views on foreign policy, in line with Trump's own.

— z. byron wolf, CNN, "The kiss of death in Trump's Cabinet is disagreeing with the boss," 3 Apr. 2018
According to a news release, Crawford’s wound dressing portfolio includes its highly absorbent KerraMax Care range as well as KerraFoam foam and KerraCell antimicrobial gelling fiber.

— lynn brezosky, San Antonio Express-News, "San Antonio wound care leader Acelity acquires Crawford Healthcare," 8 June 2018
The two are gelling well in the defensive backfield, according to head coach Ron Rivera.

— jourdan rodrigue, charlotteobserver, "What can Da'Norris Searcy be for Panthers? More than just a starter at safety," 5 June 2018
The new European model forecast (just in) hints there is a possibility that the ingredients for a major, long duration storm do not gel and that there is another scenario, not described below, of a more moderate precipitation event.

— jason samenow, Washington Post, "Mid-Atlantic storminess is likely next Tuesday and Wednesday: Meaningful snow in question," 16 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of gel

1917

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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gel Synonyms

Synonyms

clot, coagulate, congeal, gelate, gelatinize, jell, jelly, set;

Near Antonyms

liquefy (also liquify), melt, thaw;

condense, thicken;

clump, curd, curdle, gum, lump (up);

Other Chemical Engineering Terms

alkali, cation, decant, hygroscopic, isotope, oxidize, slurry, solute, viscous

GEL Defined for English Language Learners

gel

noun

Definition of gel for English Language Learners

: a thick substance that is like jelly and that is used in various products

gel

verb

Definition of gel for English Language Learners

: to change into a gel : to change into a thick substance that is like jelly
: to become clear and definite
: to style (hair) with gel

GEL Defined for Kids

gel

noun \ ˈjel \

Definition of gel for Students

: a thick jellylike substance

gel

verb

Definition of gel for Students

gelled; gelling

: to change into a thick jellylike substance

The mixture will gel as it cools.

Medical Dictionary

gel

noun \ ˈjel \

medical Definition of gel

: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol

gel

intransitive verb

medical Definition of gel

gelled; gelling

: to change into or take on the form of a gel

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gelable

play \ˈjel-ə-bəl\ adjective

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