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gel

The correct spelling is gel.

How to pronounce gel

/dʒɛl/
noun

IPA: /dʒɛl/

Say it like: Jel

The correct spelling is gel. A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal. For example: "He was a nice guy, and I got on OK with his friends, but the two of us never really gelled."

Usage Examples

He was a nice guy, and I got on OK with his friends, but the two of us never really gelled.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.
  2. 2.Any gel intended for a particular cosmetic use, such as for styling the hair.
  3. 3.A girl.

verb

  1. 1.To apply (cosmetic) gel to (the hair, etc).
  2. 2.To become a gel.
  3. 3.To develop a rapport.

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