plural gels
1
: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
broadly
: jelly sense 2
2
: a thin colored transparent sheet used over a stage light to color it
3
gelled; gelling
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Examples of gel in a Sentence
Verb
The mixture will gel as it cools.
Our plans are finally starting to gel.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Numerous lots of hand sanitizer and aloe gels have been voluntarily recalled due to a presence of methanol, which can be toxic when applied to the skin or ingested.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Although gels with high alcohol content may give you a longer hold, many result in dry, hard and flaky edges, which can cause breakage and hair loss.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Numerous lots of hand sanitizer and aloe gels have been voluntarily recalled due to a presence of methanol, which can be toxic when applied to the skin or ingested.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gel
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“Gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gel. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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gel
1 of 2 noun
: a solid jellylike colloid (as gelatin dessert)
gel
2 of 2 verb
gelled; gelling
: to change into or take on the form of a gel
Medical Definition
gel
1 of 2 noun
: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
gel
2 of 2 intransitive verb
gelled; gelling
: to change into or take on the form of a gel
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