Gel ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gel ( noun )

1. A semi-solid or jelly-like substance, typically made from a colloid of a solid and a liquid.
2. A hair styling product used to hold the hair in a certain shape.
3. A substance used in cosmetics, food and medicine to thicken or stabilize the product.
4. A substance used in laboratory experiments to grow cells or organisms.

Origin:

From middle english "gel", from old french "gel", from latin "gelu" meaning "frost, cold".

Examples:

1. The gel in the hair dye helped to keep it in place.
2. The gel in the shoe inserts helped to reduce the impact on my feet.
3. The gel was used as a lubricant in the medical procedure.
4. Gel is a common medium for growing bacteria in the lab.
5. A gel is a semi-solid colloid that can have properties ranging from soft and weak to hard and tough.

(As a verb)

Gel ( verb )

1. A semi-solid or jelly-like substance, typically made from a colloid of a solid and a liquid.
2. A hair styling product used to hold the hair in a certain shape.
3. A substance used in cosmetics, food and medicine to thicken or stabilize the product.
4. A substance used in laboratory experiments to grow cells or organisms.

Origin:

From middle english "gel", from old french "gel", from latin "gelu" meaning "frost, cold".

Examples:

1. The gel in the hair dye helped to keep it in place.
2. The gel in the shoe inserts helped to reduce the impact on my feet.
3. The gel was used as a lubricant in the medical procedure.
4. Gel is a common medium for growing bacteria in the lab.
5. A gel is a semi-solid colloid that can have properties ranging from soft and weak to hard and tough.