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Pronunciation: /dʒɛl/

Definition of gel

1 [mass noun] a jelly-like substance, especially one used in cosmetic or medicinal products:hair gel
Chemistry a semi-solid colloidal suspension of a solid dispersed in a liquid.

2 Biochemistry a semi-rigid slab or cylinder of an organic polymer used as a medium for the separation of macromolecules.

1 [no object] Chemistry form into a gel:the mixture gelled at 7 degrees Celsius

2 [with object] apply gel to (the hair): they’d gelled their hair (as adjective gelled)short gelled hair

Origin:

late 19th century: abbreviation of gelatin

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