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gel

/dʒɛl/ /ɡɛl/

Meanings
noun
A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.

Examples :

"The pudding had a smooth, firm gel after chilling in the refrigerator. "
material substance chemistry

Related Words

Illustration cosmetic

cosmetic noun

/kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/

Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.

"My sister used a cosmetic to make her lips more red for her dance recital. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration cheerful

cheerful adjective

/ˈt͡ʃɪəfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/

Noticeably happy and optimistic.

"My little sister was cheerful this morning, singing happily as she got ready for school. "

Illustration cornstarch

cornstarch noun

/ˈkɔrnˌstɑrtʃ/ /ˈkɔrnˌstɑːtʃ/

A very fine starch powder derived from corn (maize) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.

"My mom used cornstarch to thicken the sauce for the chicken dinner. "

Illustration daughter

daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

Illustration intended

intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

Illustration pudding

pudding noun

/ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Any of various dishes, sweet or savoury, prepared by boiling or steaming, or from batter.

"For dessert, my grandmother made a delicious custard pudding. "

Illustration ponytail

ponytail noun

/ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/

A hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and tied into a single "tail" which hangs down behind the head.

"My little sister loves wearing a ponytail to school. "

Illustration chilling

chilling verb

/ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/

To lower the temperature of something; to cool

"Chill before serving."

Illustration colloid

colloid noun

/ˈkɒlɔɪd/

A stable system of two phases, one of which is dispersed in the other in the form of very small droplets or particles.

"Milk is a colloid because it contains tiny droplets of fat dispersed in water. "

Illustration styling

styling verb

/ˈstaɪlɪŋ/

To design, fashion, make, or arrange in a certain way or form (style)

"She is styling her hair before going to the party. "

Illustration refrigerator

refrigerator noun

/ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹəˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/

A household appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).

"My family keeps milk and other perishable foods in the refrigerator. "