GEL (gelled, gelling)

Pronunciation (US):

• GEL (noun)
  The noun GEL has 2 senses:

1. a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
2. a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

  Familiarity information: GEL used as a noun is rare.

• GEL (verb)
  The verb GEL has 2 senses:

1. become a gel
2. apply a styling gel to

  Familiarity information: GEL used as a verb is rare.

• GEL (noun)

Meaning:

A colloid in a more solid form than a sol

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Synonyms:

colloidal gel; gel

Hypernyms ("gel" is a kind of...):

colloid (a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "gel"):

hydrogel (a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium)

Meaning:

A thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

gel; gelatin

Hypernyms ("gel" is a kind of...):

membrane (a thin pliable sheet of material)

• GEL (verb)

Meaning:

Become a gel

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Context example:

The solid, when heated, gelled

Hypernyms (to "gel" is one way to...):

change (undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s

Meaning:

Apply a styling gel to

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

Synonyms:

mousse; gel

Context example:

she mousses her hair

Hypernyms (to "gel" is one way to...):

groom; neaten (care for one's external appearance)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sentence example:

They gel their hair