gel

• Substance colloïdale semi-solide, plus dense qu'un sol, ou fine feuille translucide utilisée sur les projecteurs de scène pour créer des effets de couleur.

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 (collọde semi-solide)

   • 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.

   Synonymesjelly

2. Stage lighting filterC1formalart

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

   Filtre de gel pour projecteur de scène

   • 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.

• Verbe désignant le processus de prise en gel ou de solidification partielle, ou, au sens figuré, le fait que des idées ou des projets se précisent et s'organisent.

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.

   se gélifier

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

   Synonymesclotcoagulatecongealjellifysetsolidifythicken

2. Apply styling gelB1informal

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

   Appliquer du gel coiffant

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