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“Gel” or “Jell”

Overview

gel / jell are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

gel: (noun) a colloid in a more solid form than a sol. (verb) become a gel.

jell: (verb) become gelatinous.

Pronunciation

gel: jh·EH·l

jell: jh·EH·l

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Examples in Context

Examples of “gel”

  • It was discovered by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and 2-D fingerprinting in
  • Silica gel is a solid.
  • Two the team began to gel, and a decent run of
  • conducting testing of the microbicide gel PRO 2000 in sub-Saharan Africa
  • the blender in 1922.1919 Silica gel Silica gel is a granular,
  • with toilet paper or adding gel wipe to toilet tissue as
  • such as an alcohol hand gel can be used.
  • Gel Miranda (2012-2018, now PTV 4)
  • to the skin as a gel to treat chronic conditions such
  • The synthetic route for silica gel was invented and patented by

Examples of “jell”



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