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Gel vs Curd - What's the difference?

gel | curd |

In transitive terms the difference between gel and curd

is that gel is to apply (cosmetic) gel to (the hair, etc) while curd is to cause to coagulate or thicken; to cause to congeal; to curdle.

In intransitive terms the difference between gel and curd

is that gel is to develop a rapport while curd is to form curd; to curdle.

gel

English

(wikipedia gel)

Etymology 1

Coined by in the mid 19th century as a clipping of (gelatin), from (etyl)

Noun

  • A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.
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  • Any gel intended for a particular cosmetic use, such as for styling the hair.
    • Derived terms
    * aerogel * hair gel * hydrogel * shower gel * silica gel * xerogel
    See also
    For more information on classification of colloids, see Wikipedia article on (colloid)s

    Verb

    (gell)
  • To apply (cosmetic) gel to (the hair, etc).
  • To become a gel.
  • To develop a rapport.

    • See also

    * aerosol * colloid * emulsion * foam * sol

    Etymology 2

    Imitative of upper-class British pronunciation of (girl).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (British) A girl.

    • Anagrams

    * English heteronyms ----

    curd

    English

    (wikipedia curd)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The part of milk that coagulates when it sours or is treated with enzymes; used to make cottage cheese.
  • The coagulated part of any liquid.
  • The edible flower head of certain brassicaceous plants.
  • * R. Thompson
    • Broccoli should be cut while the curd , as the flowering mass is termed, is entire.
  • * F. Burr
    • Cauliflowers should be cut for use while the head, or curd , is still close and compact.
  • *

    • Derived terms

    * crud * curds and whey * lemon curd

    See also

    * buttermilk * milk * whey * yoghurt

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To form curd; to curdle.
  • To cause to coagulate or thicken; to cause to congeal; to curdle.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Does it curd thy blood / To say I am thy mother?

    Derived terms

    * curdle

    Anagrams

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