Gel: meaning, definitions and examples
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gel
[ dสel ]
hair styling
A thick, clear, sticky substance used for styling hair.
Synonyms
hair gel, styling gel
Examples of usage
- She used gel to keep her hair in place all day.
- He applied gel to his hair before combing it.
chemistry
A colloidal substance, especially one that is transparent, translucent, or homogeneous.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gel formed a solid when cooled.
- The gel was used as a medium for the electrophoresis process.
Translations
Translations of the word "gel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Gel
๐ฎ๐ฉ gel
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะตะปั
๐ต๐ฑ ลผel
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใซ
๐ซ๐ท gel
๐ช๐ธ gel
๐น๐ท jel
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ gel
๐ธ๐ฐ gรฉl
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ถ
๐ธ๐ฎ gel
๐ฎ๐ธ hlaup
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะตะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gel
๐ฒ๐ฝ gel
Word origin
The word 'gel' originated from the late 19th century, derived from the word 'gelatin'. It first appeared in the context of chemistry, referring to a colloidal substance. Over time, the term expanded to include hair styling products, leading to the common usage we see today.