gel

//dʒɛl//
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Noun

gelSingular
gelsPlural
1

A semi-solid, jelly-like substance, often used in cosmetics, medicine, or food.

She applied a cooling gel to her sunburned skin.

2

A styling product applied to hair to hold it in place.

He uses gel to style his hair every morning.

Synonym

Verb

gelInfinitive
gelPresent tense
gelledPast tense
gelledPast participle
gellingPresent participle
gelsThird-person singular
1

To form into or become a gel; to solidify into a jelly-like consistency.

The mixture will gel as it cools down.

2

To come together or take shape; to become coherent or unified.

After weeks of discussion, our plans finally gelled.

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