A thick, clear, slightly sticky substance, often used in cosmetics, hair styling, or as a medium in scientific applications. noun
She applied a small amount of gel to her hair to keep it in place.
The scientist used a gel to separate the DNA fragments in the experiment.
To become a gel; to solidify or take on a more solid form. verb
The mixture needs to gel before it can be used in the recipe.
As the temperature dropped, the liquid began to gel.
To come together or become more cohesive, often used metaphorically to describe ideas, plans, or groups of people. verb
The team started to gel after a few weeks of working together.
Her ideas began to gel into a coherent plan.