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For a longer nail look, I get a gel manicure. They grow with the gel polish, and then I keep going until I want my natural, short nails back with the regular polish.
Edy Ganem

Meaning of "gel" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GEL

By shortening from gelatine.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GEL

gel  [dʒɛl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GEL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gel is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb gel in English.

WHAT DOES GEL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gel

Gel

A gel is a solid, jelly-like material that can have properties ranging from soft and weak to hard and tough. Gels are defined as a substantially dilute cross-linked system, which exhibits no flow when in the steady-state. By weight, gels are mostly liquid, yet they behave like solids due to a three-dimensional cross-linked network within the liquid. It is the crosslinking within the fluid that give a gel its structure and contribute to the adhesive stick. In this way gels are a dispersion of molecules of a liquid within a solid in which the solid is the continuous phase and the liquid is the discontinuous phase. IUPAC definition Gel: Nonfluid colloidal network or polymer network that is expanded throughout its whole volume by a fluid. Note 1: A gel has a finite, usually rather small, yield stress. Note 2: A gel can contain: a covalent polymer network, e.g., a network formed by crosslinking polymer chains or by nonlinear polymerization; a polymer network formed through the physical aggregation of polymer chains, caused by hydrogen bonds, crystallization, helix formation, complexation, etc.

Definition of gel in the English dictionary

The definition of gel in the dictionary is a semirigid jelly-like colloid in which a liquid is dispersed in a solid. Other definition of gel is to become or cause to become a gel.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO GEL

PRESENT

Present
I gel
you gel
he/she/it gels
we gel
you gel
they gel
Present continuous
I am gelling
you are gelling
he/she/it is gelling
we are gelling
you are gelling
they are gelling
Present perfect
I have gelled
you have gelled
he/she/it has gelled
we have gelled
you have gelled
they have gelled
Present perfect continuous
I have been gelling
you have been gelling
he/she/it has been gelling
we have been gelling
you have been gelling
they have been gelling
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I gelled
you gelled
he/she/it gelled
we gelled
you gelled
they gelled
Past continuous
I was gelling
you were gelling
he/she/it was gelling
we were gelling
you were gelling
they were gelling
Past perfect
I had gelled
you had gelled
he/she/it had gelled
we had gelled
you had gelled
they had gelled
Past perfect continuous
I had been gelling
you had been gelling
he/she/it had been gelling
we had been gelling
you had been gelling
they had been gelling
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will gel
you will gel
he/she/it will gel
we will gel
you will gel
they will gel
Future continuous
I will be gelling
you will be gelling
he/she/it will be gelling
we will be gelling
you will be gelling
they will be gelling
Future perfect
I will have gelled
you will have gelled
he/she/it will have gelled
we will have gelled
you will have gelled
they will have gelled
Future perfect continuous
I will have been gelling
you will have been gelling
he/she/it will have been gelling
we will have been gelling
you will have been gelling
they will have been gelling
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would gel
you would gel
he/she/it would gel
we would gel
you would gel
they would gel
Conditional continuous
I would be gelling
you would be gelling
he/she/it would be gelling
we would be gelling
you would be gelling
they would be gelling
Conditional perfect
I would have gel
you would have gel
he/she/it would have gel
we would have gel
you would have gel
they would have gel
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been gelling
you would have been gelling
he/she/it would have been gelling
we would have been gelling
you would have been gelling
they would have been gelling
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you gel
we let´s gel
you gel
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to gel
Past participle
gelled
Present Participle
gelling
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GEL


aerogel
ˈɛərəˌdʒɛl
hydrogel
ˈhaɪdrəˌdʒɛl
jell
dʒɛl
plasmagel
ˈplæzməˌdʒɛl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GEL

geitonogamy
gelable
gelada
gelada baboon
gelastic
gelate
gelatin
gelatinate
gelatination
gelatine
gelatinisation
gelatinise
gelatiniser
gelatinization
gelatinize
gelatinizer
gelatinoid
gelatinous
gelatinously
gelatinousness

WORDS THAT END LIKE GEL

angel
apparel
at the wheel
bel
cancel
channel
Daniel
del
diesel
el
excel
feel
fuel
Gabriel
Handel
hostel
hotel
intel
Israel
label

Synonyms and antonyms of gel in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GEL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «gel» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of gel

Translation of «gel» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GEL

Find out the translation of gel to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gel from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gel» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

凝胶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gel
570 millions of speakers

English

gel
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जेल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gel
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gel
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジェル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gel tóc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜெல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जेल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

jel
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gel
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żel
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гель
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

gel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ζελέ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gele
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gel

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GEL»

The term «gel» is very widely used and occupies the 4.657 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GEL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gel» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gel» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gel

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10 QUOTES WITH «GEL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gel.
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Damon Albarn
I like to go to Africa purely with something to do. I'm not very comfortable getting into an armor-plated Land Rover and going to see things, with my hand gel, you know, it's not me at all. So I like to hang out and you know, really get to know people and try and do something that resonates with them.
2
Eric Bristow
It's all right buying all these good players but they've got to gel, and that takes time.
3
Dana Brunetti
You can learn a lot from somebody's video bio: if you're not going to gel with the actor or a crew.
4
Nicolas Cage
One of the things that's interesting to me is I find things like caffeine and stunts actually relax me. When they're putting a bit of gel on my arm and lighting me on fire, or when I'm about to go into a high-speed car chase or rev a motorcycle up pretty fast, I find everything else around me slows down.
5
Pauly D
I look back at my elementary or high school pictures and I always had gel in my hair and a gold chain that I would wear outside my shirt. That's how I was born and raised as an Italian male, and I always considered myself a Guido, anyway.
6
Antoine Fuqua
Some men don't gel when it comes to work - you have different work ethics, different opinions, different points of views, different methods of filmmaking - and we didn't gel.
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Edy Ganem
For a longer nail look, I get a gel manicure. They grow with the gel polish, and then I keep going until I want my natural, short nails back with the regular polish.
8
Troy Garity
Gel doesn't work in my hair because it has a life of its own.
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Brad Garrett
I feel very, very grateful. I'm a lucky guy, you need a lot of luck, and then when the cameras roll, you have to have this group of writers, directors, and actors that just gel, and it seems to literally be happening more and more.
10
Eva Green
I always start the day with a cup of hot water and lemon - I find it really cleanses and hydrates me. I have very sensitive, dry skin, so I have to be careful about what I put on my face. My must-haves are Dermalogica cleansing gel and L'Or De Vie Creme Riche by Dior, which is thick and nourishing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GEL»

Discover the use of gel in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gel and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sol-gel Science: The Physics and Chemistry of Sol-gel Processing
Presents the physical and chemcial principles of the sol-gel process of ceramic preparation, at a level suitable for graduate students and practitioners in the field.
C. Jeffrey Brinker, George W. Scherer, 1990
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Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis: A Practical Guide
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis: A Practical Guide is the first laboratory manual to describe the theory and practice of this technique.
Bruce Birren, Eric Lai, 2012
3
Sol-Gel Materials: Chemistry and Applications
This concise introductory text, written at the advanced undergraduate/first-year postgraduate level, is also suitable as an introduction to the development, mechanisms, chemistry, characterisation methods and applications of the technique.
John D. Wright, Nico A.J.M. Sommerdijk, 2000
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Handbook of sol-gel science and technology. 1. Sol-gel ...
Topics in this volume include: Volume 2, "Characterization of Sol-Gel Materials and Products, "highlights the important fact that useful materials are only produced when characterization is tied to processing.
Sumio Sakka, 2005
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Sol-Gel Optics: Processing and Applications
The reader will also find in this book detailed descriptions of new developments in silica optics, bulk optics, waveguides and thin films. Various applications to sensor and device technology are highlighted.
Lisa C. Klein, 1994
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Sol-Gel Technologies for Glass Producers and Users
The first chapter entitled "Wet Chemical Technology" gives a summary of the basic principles of the sol-gel chemistry. The most promising applications are related to coatings.
M. A. Aegerter, M. Mennig, 2004
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Handbook of sol-gel science and technology. 3. Applications ...
Topics in this volume include: Volume 2, "Characterization of Sol-Gel Materials and Products, "highlights the important fact that useful materials are only produced when characterization is tied to processing.
Sumio Sakka, 2005
8
Introduction to Sol-Gel Processing
This text focuses on gathering the main theories related to sol-gel processing in a comprehensive manner, so as to provide the most important scientific
Alain C. Pierre, 1998
9
Gel Electrophoresis of Proteins : A Practical Approach: A ...
This new edition of Gel Electrophoresis of Proteins is a completely new text, with eight of the ten chapters written by new authors.
B. D. Hames, 1998
10
Gel Candles: 40 Creative Projects
Gel is the hottest new trend in candle crafting. This transparent substance burns longer and looks prettier than wax. This guide includes the basics with decorating suggestions and tips.
C. Kaila Westerman, Giles D. (PHT) Prett, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GEL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gel is used in the context of the following news items.
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There's A Lot To Love About The Asics Gel Kayano Trainer EVO …
The Asics Gel Kayano Trainer EVO line is here. Well, it'll be here later this month, but you catch my drift. We always love to take a look at the ... «KicksOnFire.com, Jul 15»
2
Illamasqua Gel Sculpt in Silhouette, Best Easy Contouring Products
Illamasqua's Gel Sculpt. The sheer, water-based stick comes in Silhouette, a neutral cocoa tone to suit a variety of skin tones. Glide it across the ... «Style.com, Jul 15»
3
Tory MP Johnny Mercer starred in shower gel advert before joining …
'The mickey taking has been relentless!' Tory MP who starred in racy shower gel advert tells of the stick he has taken in the Commons since the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Blog update: All-star teams begins to gel on court, enjoys sights of …
Since we've been in Slovenia we have played three games, first against the Israel National Team, and then against the Slovenia Junior ... «CSURams.com, Jul 15»
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Modern Heritage: ASICS Tiger Introduces the GEL-Kayano Trainer …
Their stable of 1990's performance models turned casual favorites including models like the GEL-Lyte III, GEL-Lyte V, and GEL Saga are ... «Sneaker News, Jul 15»
6
12-plus ideas for those little silica gel packs (hint: trash should be …
Those tiny silica gel packs are used to control humidity and avoid spoiling a host of products, from leather goods to medicines to food — even ... «LancasterOnline, Jul 15»
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BAPE x Asics Gel Lyte V
It's almost a given that camo would be included in anything BAPE-related and if that's what you came looking for, this pair of Asics Gel-Lyte Vs ... «The BoomBox, Jul 15»
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Tsunami alert: Double barrel 1911 working the ballistics gel (VIDEO)
And with that in mind, the GY6 crew put one to the gel test with some of the most popular .45 ACP defense loads out there to include Hornady ... «Guns.com, Jul 15»
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Group Tries to Bypass NYS Fracking Ban By Using Gel Propane
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ A group of five farm families is seeking a state permit for a natural gas well using gelled propane instead of water for ... «WXXI News, Jul 15»
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Camouflage Highlights This A Bathing Ape x Asics Gel Lyte 5
Now, another model has surfaced which features the popular Asics Gel Lyte 5. Whether this model will actually be in production, the low-top ... «KicksOnFire.com, Jul 15»

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