gel
Physical Chemistry. a semirigid colloidal dispersion of a solid with a liquid or gas, as jelly, glue, etc.
Theater. gelatin (def. 5).
Biochemistry. a semirigid polymer, as agarose, starch, cellulose acetate, or polyacrylamide, cast into slabs or cylinders for the electrophoretic separation of proteins and nucleic acids.
Origin of gel
1Other words from gel
- de·gel, verb (used with object), de·gelled, de·gel·ling.
- non·gel·ling, adjective
- re·gel, verb (used without object), re·gelled, re·gel·ling.
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How to use gel in a sentence
So, any cream or gel that wants to counter aching joints and tight muscles needs to be able to get through the dermis but not as deep as the blood vessels.
Can CBD help you chill? Here’s what we know so far. | Purbita Saha | January 4, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe argument in favor of these offseason practices is based on the assumption that players need reps during OTAs to develop and learn while teams need the practices to gel.
NFLPA president calls for elimination of offseason practices | Mark Maske | December 31, 2020 | Washington PostI am very picky about the feel of my lotion, and I strongly prefer gel over thick creams.
The 12 best beauty and wellness products under $70 I added to my routine this year | Rachel Schallom | December 25, 2020 | FortuneIn the shower, you can also use gels, creams, and even soap to ensure the smoothest glide possible—just check that they won’t interfere with the ability to clean and charge the shaver later.
Best electric shaver: Get a smooth shave with our picks | Jeremy Helligar | December 18, 2020 | Popular-ScienceYou probably won’t be able to find a 100% down pillow or top-notch memory foam for less, but you can find several poly-fill, gel, or shredded foam options.
The quirky tenor of his voice, combined with his observant, mocking tone, gelled perfectly with the screwball proceedings.
Why ‘Arrested Development’s’ Fourth Season Is a Bust: Contracts and More | Marlow Stern | May 28, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHis lightly gelled-back curls and a nearby can of Pepsi completed the Rebel Without a Cause look.
He'd shaved and gelled his hair back, and had put on a crisp military dress uniform with a row of campaign ribbons on the breast.
Little Brother | Cory DoctorowIn a second embodiment of this invention, 1,2-butylene oxide may be used in a gelled state.
U.S. Patent 4,293,314: Gelled Fuel-Air Explosive | Bertram O. Stull
British Dictionary definitions for gel
/ (dʒɛl) /
a semirigid jelly-like colloid in which a liquid is dispersed in a solid: nondrip paint is a gel
See hair gel
theatre informal See gelatine (def. 4)
Origin of gel
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