Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun gel

2 senses of gel

Sense 1
gel, colloidal gel -- (a colloid in a more solid form than a sol)
       => colloid -- (a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension)

Sense 2
gelatin, gel -- (a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects)
       => membrane -- (a thin pliable sheet of material)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb gel

2 senses of gel

Sense 1
gel -- (become a gel; "The solid, when heated, gelled")
       => change -- (undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night")

Sense 2
mousse, gel -- (apply a styling gel to; "she mousses her hair")
       => groom, neaten -- (care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed")