gel

• Substantiv, das ein halbfestes kolloidales Stoffgemisch bezeichnet, das fester als ein Sol ist, oder eine dünne, halbtransparente Folie, die an Bühnenleuchten zur Erzeugung von Farbeffekten verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a semi-solid colloidal substance that is firmer than a sol, or a thin, translucent sheet used over stage lights to create color effects.

1. Colloid in solid formB2formalscientific

   A colloid in a more solid form than a sol, often a semi-solid substance.

   Kolloid in fester Form

   • The gel formed after the solution cooled down.
   • Hair gel is a common example of a colloidal gel.
   • The laboratory prepared a silica gel for the experiment.

   Synonymejelly

2. Stage lighting filterC1formalart

   A thin translucent membrane used over stage lights to create color effects.

   Farbfilter

   • The lighting technician placed a blue gel over the spotlight.
   • Gels are essential for creating mood and atmosphere in theater.
   • The stage was bathed in a warm amber gel for the romantic scene.

• Verb, das den Prozess des Erstarrens oder der Umwandlung in einen halbfesten Zustand bezeichnet oder im übertragenen Sinn das Klarwerden und Zusammenfügen von Ideen oder Plänen.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming solid or semi-solid, or metaphorically, of ideas or plans becoming clear and cohesive.

1. Become a gelB2formal

   To change from a liquid into a semi-solid, jelly-like state.

   Gelieren

   • The mixture will gel once it cools down.
   • The sauce gelled after being refrigerated.
   • The chemical solution gelled into a thick substance.

   Synonymeclotcoagulatecongealjellifysetsolidifythicken

2. Apply styling gelB1informal

   To apply a styling product to hair to hold it in place.

   Mit Gel stylen

   • He gelled his hair before the party.
   • She gelled her spikes into place.
   • They gelled their hair for the photoshoot.