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gel

Pronunciation: /ˈxel/

“gel” is a Spanish word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. gel (semi-solid colloid of a solid and a liquid)
  2. gel (cosmetic gel, especially body wash)

In Spanish

  1. Suspensión coloidal de un sólido en un medio líquido.
  2. En particular, gel que se emplea como fijador para el cabello.
  3. En particular, gel jabonoso que se emplea para la higiene personal.

Etymology

From gelatina or borrowed from French gel. Compare English gel, gelatine.

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