gel — a thick, clear, slightly sticky substance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thick, clear, slightly sticky substance
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒel/
Example Sentences
- My brother used so much hair gel that his hair looked like a helmet!
- The team members finally started to gel after months of practice.
- Don't forget to carry hand sanitizer gel in your bag.
gel
NOUN[/dʒel/]
a thick, clear, slightly sticky substance
Thick sticky gel substance
Heal the shell with gel by the well!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Gel derives from gelatin, which originates from the Latin verb gelare, meaning 'to freeze' or 'to congeal'. The term was applied to the colloidal substance extracted from animal bones and skin because of its property of solidifying when cooled.
Breakdown
gelare (Latin: to freeze) → gelatin (the solidified substance) → gel (shortened modern form).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My brother used so much hair gel that his hair looked like a helmet!”
“The team members finally started to gel after months of practice.”
“Don't forget to carry hand sanitizer gel in your bag.”
“The cooking show host's ideas didn't gel well with the audience.”
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