gel
noun
a semirigid colloidal dispersion of a solid with a liquid or gas, as jelly, glue, etc.
gelling
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present participleof gel.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There’s a rhythm and a quality of engagement that I learned completely in the theater world that applied to the gelling and the cohesion of “Rooster” in all of the scenes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Many vegan meat alternatives also use gelling agents that bind water and fat.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2024
A theme of Rangers' pre- and early season matches has been one of a team still gelling.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2023
“There’s a lot of game left to play, and I don’t see anything gelling yet,” Mr. Kochel said.
From New York Times ● May 14, 2023
A method according to claim 1 wherein said gel 60 consists essentially of 1,2-butylene oxide and a gelling agent selected from the group consisting of SiO2, particulate carbon and aluminum octoate.
From U.S. Patent 4,293,314: Gelled Fuel-Air Explosive October 6, 1981. by Bertram O. Stull
