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jell

noun

Simple meaning

To come together and form a solid whole.

Pronunciation

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jehl
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdʒɛl

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Definition

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noun

  1. Synonym of jelly or gel.

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Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare

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  • “The liquid jelled after we added the enzyme.”verb

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Word family

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  • jellynounDerived noun

    An edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods.

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  • jell-onounCompound term

    Fruit-flavored dessert (trade mark Jell-O) made from a commercially prepared gelatin powder.

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  • jellonounRelated term

    Fruit-flavored dessert (trade mark Jell-O) made from a commercially prepared gelatin powder.

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