gel

/dʒˈɛl/

/ˈdʒɛɫ/

Gel

a semiliquid and sticky substance used in cosmetic or medicinal products for the hair or skin

synonyms : hair gel

a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

synonyms : gelatin

a colloid in a more solid form than a sol

to gel

MAIN VERB

to apply hair gel to someone's hair

synonyms : mousse

become a gel

Examples

1. He put gel in his hair to style it for the interview.

2. The vegan gummy candies used a plant-based gelling agent to achieve a chewy and gel-like consistency.

3. I found out that the fruit compote used a gelling agent to bind the fruits together.

4. So I got some lock and twist gel.