Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gelled

verb
/dʒɛld/
Definition
Formed into a gel or gelatinous mass.
Examples
  • The jelly gelled overnight in the refrigerator.
  • The mixture started to gel after adding the gelatin.
  • After cooling, the sauce gelled and became thick.
Meaning
The term ‘gelled’ refers to something that has transformed from a liquid state into a gel-like consistency, often used in cooking or scientific contexts to describe thickening processes.
Synonyms
  • thickened
  • set
  • hardened