GEL


Meaning of GEL in English

~ 1 [ dʒɛl ]

■ noun a jelly-like substance containing a cosmetic, medicinal, or other preparation.

↘ Chemistry a semi-solid colloidal suspension of a solid dispersed in a liquid.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ling , ~led )

1》 Chemistry form into a ~.

2》 smooth (one's hair) with ~.

Origin

C19: abbrev. of ~atin .

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~ 2 [ dʒɛl ]

(also jell )

■ verb ( ~s , ~ling , ~led )

1》 (of jelly or a similar substance) set or become firmer.

2》 take definite form or begin to work well.

Origin

C19: ~ from ~ 1 ; the variant jell is a back-formation from jelly .

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~ 3 [ gɛl ]

■ noun Brit. informal an upper-class or well-bred girl or young woman.

Origin

C19: representing a pronunciation

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