~ 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