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gel

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: gel

1
nv
a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
become a gel
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n
a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: gel
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n a colloid in a more solid form than a sol

Synonyms:
colloidal gel
Types:
hydrogel
a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium
Type of:
colloid
a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension

v become a gel

“The solid, when heated, gelled
Type of:
change
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

v apply a styling gel to

Synonyms:
mousse
Type of:
groom, neaten
care for one's external appearance
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n a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

Synonyms:
gelatin
Type of:
membrane
a thin pliable sheet of material
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