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
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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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
The Sparkly Ever After all over glitter is a quick-drying gel glitter that’s Pediatrician and Dermatologist-approved.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
Men’s Pro Doubles Recap After weeks of top players dancing around new partners, and more than two months removed from the big Johns brothers split up, this event finally seems to have the top teams gelled and competing.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The consumer advocacy group is pushing for further research into the gel used inside these toys.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
The Sparkly Ever After all over glitter is a quick-drying gel glitter that’s Pediatrician and Dermatologist-approved.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
There were some promising moments in that Overwatch demo, such as when Copilot suggested a new hero selection that gelled well with both the player's current teammates and the player's play history on the current map.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
Men’s Pro Doubles Recap After weeks of top players dancing around new partners, and more than two months removed from the big Johns brothers split up, this event finally seems to have the top teams gelled and competing.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gel. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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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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