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Definition of 'gel'Etymology 1
Coined by in the mid 19th century as a clipping of (gelatin), from (etyl)
Noun
A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.
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Any gel intended for a particular cosmetic use, such as for styling the hair.
Derived terms
* aerogel
* hair gel
* hydrogel
* shower gel
* silica gel
* xerogel
See also
For more information on classification of colloids, see Wikipedia article on (colloid)s
Verb
(gell)
To apply (cosmetic) gel to (the hair, etc).
To become a gel.
To develop a rapport.
See also
* aerosol
* colloid
* emulsion
* foam
* sol
Etymology 2
Imitative of upper-class British pronunciation of (girl).
Similar to 'gel'gull, goal, gaol, gall, gill, gal, geal, gell, gowl, goll, gyil, goel
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