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Definition of gel noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

gel

noun
 
/dʒel/
 
/dʒel/
[uncountable, countable]
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  1. a thick, clear, slightly sticky substance, especially one used in products for the hair or skin
    • hair/shower gel
    • shaving gel
    see also hand gel, silica gelTopics Appearanceb2
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryGel is used before these nouns:
    • pad
    • pen
    Gel is used after these nouns:
    • shower
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    Word Originnoun late 19th cent.: abbreviation of gelatin.
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