gel

• Sustancia semisólida de consistencia coloidal, más densa que un sol, o una lámina fina semitransparente usada en focos escénicos para producir efectos de color.

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.

   Gel (coloide semisólido)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosjelly

2. Stage lighting filterC1formalart

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

   Filtro de iluminación escénica

   • 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.

• Verbo que indica el proceso de solidificarse o adquirir una consistencia semisólida, o, en sentido figurado, aclararse y unificarse ideas o planes.

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.

   Gelificar(se)

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

   Sinónimosclotcoagulatecongealjellifysetsolidifythicken

2. Apply styling gelB1informal

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

   aplicar gel

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