Definition of gel - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
substancethick, clear, slightly sticky substance
- She applied a styling gel to her hair.
2.
hair carethick jelly-like substance for hair styling
- He applied gel to his hair for the party.
3.
theaterTECH. thin translucent film for stage lighting effectsTECH.
- The director used a blue gel for the scene.
4.
- He went out with a gel from his class.
Verb
1.
cohereintr. come together to form a coherent wholeintr.
- The ideas started to gel into a solid plan.
2.
transformintr. become a thick, jelly-like substance as it coolsintr.
- The mixture will gel after cooling.
3.
cosmetic usetr. Rare apply a jelly-like substance to hair or skintr. Rare
- She gelled her hair for the party.
Images of gel
thick, clear, slightly sticky substance 
thick jelly-like substance for hair styling 
thin translucent film for stage lighting effects
Expressions with gel
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style hair using gel
He likes to gel up his hair before going out.
form a good relationship with someone
She quickly gelled with her new teammates.
writing instrument using gel-based ink
She wrote her essay with a blue gel pen.
hairstyling product that hardens hair to maintain style
He used hair gel to spike his hair.
gel used to sanitize hands
Hand gel is effective against germs.
liquid soap for cleaning the body in the shower
I bought a new shower gel with a lavender scent.
semi-solid skin treatment giving a cold feeling to calm discomfort
She applied cooling gel to her sunburned shoulders after the beach.
work well together harmoniously
The team needs to gel properly to succeed.
gel used for smooth shaving on wet skin
He applied shaving gel before using the razor.
work or get along easily together
The new teammates gelled well from their first practice.
gel-textured skin product used to wash away oil dirt or makeup
She uses a gentle cleansing gel every evening to wash her face.
gel product that creates foam when rubbed or mixed with water
She switched to a gentle foaming gel for her daily face wash.
self-defense spray in gel form
She carried pepper gel for protection.
edible gel providing quick energy during exercise
She consumed an energy gel during the marathon.
granular material that absorbs moisture, made from synthetic silicon dioxide
Silica gel keeps shoes dry in the box.
method to separate DNA, RNA, or proteins by size
Gel electrophoresis was used to analyze the DNA samples.
jelly-like block of agarose used to separate DNA or RNA molecules
We ran the PCR products on an agarose gel to check their sizes.
laboratory method that separates dissolved molecules by size using porous gel
The protein sample was purified by gel filtration before analysis.
Origin of gel
Latin, gelare (to freeze)
Terms with gel included in their meaning
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cooling
reusable gel pack for cooling purposes
grooming fragrance
liquid or gel used after shaving for skin care and scent
packaging
device on a container that releases liquid or gel when pressed down
laboratory
grow microbes in nutrient gel for study
skincare
gel from the plant used for skin care
medical
process where blood changes from liquid to gel to stop bleeding
hygiene product
gel or liquid used to decrease infectious agents on hands
warfare
highly flammable gel used in warfare
warfare
burn an area using a sticky highly flammable gel
medical
process where blood turns from liquid to gel to stop bleeding
laboratory
liquid or gel used to cultivate cells
extracellular matrix
amorphous gel-like substance in animal extracellular space
connective matrix
gel-like material in connective tissue
tissue
gel-like substance in animal connective tissue
cosmetics
colored liquid or gel used to color lips lightly
chemistry
polysaccharide from plant cell walls forming a gel
picnic dish
flavored gel-based mix with fruit or vegetables, served as a side
science cooking
gel-like substance from red algae used in labs or cooking
food additive
gel-like seaweed substance used to thicken or mix foods
chemistry
coagulate into a semi-solid like gel or jelly
art fixing
adhesive gel from boiling fish skins, fins and bones
disinfectant
alcohol-based gel for disinfecting hands
hygiene
liquid or gel for cleaning hands
medical
transparent membrane around the gel inside the eye
Examples of gel in a sentence
He used a gel to soothe his sunburn. She used gel to keep her curls in place. The gel gave his hair a shiny finish. A red gel was used to create a sunset effect. They chose a green gel to simulate a forest ambiance. That gel always wears the brightest clothes.
The gels gathered at the café after school. The team began to gel after the initial meeting. Their friendship started to gel during the trip. The sauce will gel if left in the fridge overnight. Watch the liquid gel as it cools down. He gelled his hair into spikes. She gelled her eyebrows for a sleek look.
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- French:gel, prendre forme, ...
- German:Gel, zusammenfügen, ...
- Italian:gel, prendere forma, ...
- Spanish:gomina, cohesionarse, ...
- Portuguese:gel, ganhar forma, ...
- Chinese:凝胶, 凝聚, ...
- Japanese:ジェル, まとまる, ...
- Arabic:جِل, اِندَمَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:גֶ'ל, לְהִתְגַּבֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:гель, складываться, ...
- Ukrainian:гель, об'єднуватися, ...
- Hindi:जेल, संगठित होना, ...
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