Meaning of the word gel in English

What does gel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gel

US /dʒel/

UK /dʒel/

a jelly-like substance, especially one used in cosmetic or medicinal preparations

Example:

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She applied a small amount of hair gel to style her bangs.

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The doctor prescribed an antiseptic gel for the wound.

Synonym:

jelly ointment cream lotion

to form into a gel; to set or solidify

Example:

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The mixture needs to gel in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

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The pectin helps the fruit juice to gel and make jam.

Synonym:

solidify thicken coagulate set

to become clear or work out well

Example:

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I hope everything will gel for the presentation tomorrow.

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Their ideas didn't quite gel, so they had to rethink the plan.

Synonym:

harmonize cohere mesh click work out

Related Word:

shower gel hand gel