Gel (en. Gel)

/xel/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Semisolid substance that results from the gelation of a liquid.

Aloe vera gel is widely used to soothe burns.

El gel de aloe vera es muy utilizado para calmar quemaduras.

Product used in hairdressing to shape or set hairstyles.

I put gel in my hair so it doesn't get unruly during the day.

Me pongo gel para que mi cabello no se descontrole durante el día.

Substance used in medicine and laboratories as a medium for preparing cultures.

Agar gel is used to culture bacteria in the laboratory.

El gel de agar se utiliza para cultivar bacterias en el laboratorio.

From English 'gel', which comes from French 'gélatine', derived from Latin 'gelatum'.

hair gel

Product used to style hair.

gel para el cabello

shower gel

Body hygiene product in gel form.

gel de ducha

antibacterial gel

Substance that helps disinfect hands without water.

gel antibacterial

gelatin

Food substance obtained from boiling bones or skins of animals.

gelatina

hydroalcoholic gels

Disinfectant products based on alcohol in gel form.

geles hidroalcohólicos

State in which things are arranged or functioning well.

Everything is in gel, so don't worry.

Todo está en gel, así que no te preocupes.

Reference to something that remains firm or in good shape.

He always has his life in gel.

Él siempre tiene su vida en gel.