Pronunciation: /dʒɛl/
noun a thick, jelly-like substance used for styling hair or setting makeup
A1 I use hair gel to style my hair.
A2 She applied some gel to the burn to soothe the pain.
B1 The gel is used as a lubricant for the machinery.
B2 The gel is a key component in the skincare product.
C1 The gel matrix provides a stable environment for the cells to grow.
C2 The scientist developed a new gel with enhanced properties for drug delivery.
verb to form into a gel
A1 I gel my hair every morning before going to work.
A2 She gels her eyebrows to keep them in place all day.
B1 He gelled the ingredients together to make a smooth paste.
B2 The team members need to gel well in order to work effectively together.
C1 The flavors in the dish gel perfectly to create a delicious meal.
C2 The different elements of the project finally gelled together to form a cohesive whole.
formal The gel was applied to the patient's skin before the ultrasound procedure.
informal I need to buy some hair gel for my new hairstyle.
slang Have you tried that new gel for muscle pain relief?
figurative The team's chemistry on the field seemed to gel together perfectly during the championship game.
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