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Definition of 'gel'

English

(wikipedia)

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).

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (British) A girl.
  • Anagrams

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    Similar to 'gel'

    gull, goal, gaol, gall, gill, gal, geal, gell, gowl, goll, gyil, goel