Definition of Gel
Gel
gel
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
a clear, thick, and sticky substance that is used in cosmetic and medicinal products;
e.g. She applied aloe vera gel to help cool the sunburns on her arms.
(verb)
(of a liquid) to set or become slightly more solid;
e.g. Wait for the stew to gel a little before you stop stirring.
(verb)
to form into a gel;
e.g. The liquid mixture started to gel when the temperature dropped.
(verb)
to apply gel to something;
e.g. He observed the hairdresser gel his hair into a slick style.
(verb)
to begin to work well;
e.g. All their ideas seemed to gel for the magazine layout, everyone was happy with how it looked.
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