plural gels
1
: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
broadly
: jelly sense 2
2
: a thin colored transparent sheet used over a stage light to color it
3
gelled; gelling
Examples of gel in a Sentence
Verb
The mixture will gel as it cools.
Our plans are finally starting to gel.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Max out the cream cheese theme by adding swirls or dollops of rich and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting (below) tinted with gel or paste food coloring in your favorite festive holiday hues.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Final thoughts Despite the late start, the new cast members gelled nicely with Carpenter tonight!
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Noun
The gel format also prevents leakage and minimizes thermal expansion, enhancing operational safety.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Max out the cream cheese theme by adding swirls or dollops of rich and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting (below) tinted with gel or paste food coloring in your favorite festive holiday hues.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
How would a manager with no top-flight experience get so many new players to gel quickly?
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Final thoughts Despite the late start, the new cast members gelled nicely with Carpenter tonight!
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gel. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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gel
1 of 2 noun
: a solid jellylike colloid (as gelatin dessert)
gel
2 of 2 verb
gelled; gelling
: to change into or take on the form of a gel
Medical Definition
gel
1 of 2 noun
: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
gel
2 of 2 intransitive verb
gelled; gelling
: to change into or take on the form of a gel
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