Gelled

Past tense and past participle of 'gel,' meaning to solidify, coagulate, or become firm, often from a liquid or semi-liquid state. It also describes the act of something coming together, harmonizing, or developing a cohesive structure or a unified sense of purpose, often within a group or a process. Think of it as the transition from a loose, disorganized state to a stable, structured one. It implies a degree of viscosity or binding that brings parts closer and renders a smooth structure. When referring to people, gelled can describe a group of individuals starting to function well together.

Gelled meaning with examples

• The strawberry jam, left to cool, finally gelled in its jar, transforming from a bubbling, vibrant syrup to a thick, spreadable preserve. The perfect consistency was achieved through the use of pectin. I waited impatiently to taste the delicious final product. Once the jam gelled, the work was complete.
• After months of rehearsals, the cast and crew of the play gelled as a team. They understood each other's strengths and weaknesses, supporting each other to create a phenomenal performance. Their efforts gelled. Every aspect of production was coming together with unity.
• The epoxy resin, after mixing with the hardener, began to gel, becoming increasingly thick and difficult to manipulate. The process of gelling ensured the items, after curing, would bind together, making them almost impossible to split apart. Its final structure would only be apparent after drying.
• The software update caused the different modules of the application to gel, creating a more stable and user-friendly interface. Previously, the modules often lagged and performed poorly. It helped to make the application more robust, as it had come together at last. This enhanced its performance in the long term.