I. ˈjel noun
Etymology: gelatin
Date: 1899
1. : a colloid in a more solid form than a sol ; broadly : jelly 2
2. : a thin colored transparent sheet used over a stage light to color it
3. : a gelatinous preparation used in styling hair
II. intransitive verb
( gelled ; gel·ling )
Date: 1917
1. : to change into or take on the form of a gel : set
2. : jell 2
• gel·able ˈje-lə-bəl adjective