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“Gel” or “Jell”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

gel jh·EH·l

  • nouna colloid in a more solid form than a sol.
  • verbbecome a gel.

jell jh·EH·l

  • verbbecome gelatinous.
Usage

Examples in context

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“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…

“jell”

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