Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jell

verb
/dʒɛl/
Definition
To become or make something set in a jelly-like consistency.
Examples
  • After several hours in the fridge, the orange juice will jell into a refreshing dessert.
  • The chef instructed us to let the mixture jell before serving.
  • As the gelatin cooled, it began to jell nicely.
Meaning
The process of thickening a liquid, typically through cooling or the addition of a gelling agent.
Synonyms
  • solidify
  • set
  • thicken
  • gel
  • congeal