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Definition of gel ice

: a gel matrix in a solution that is frozen in a pack especially for use in preserving perishable products

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Recent Examples on the Web This mini gel ice pack measures 2 inches by 2 inches and has an adhesive back, which allows you to place it anywhere on your body without having to tape or wrap it. — Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, "11 clever ways to spend your FSA money before you lose it," 11 Mar. 2020

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1983, in the meaning defined above

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“Gel ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gel%20ice. Accessed 6 Jun. 2020.

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