Meaning & use
Gelling
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Coming together successfully into a cohesive, effective whole, or thickening into a gel-like substance.
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The new lineup is finally gelling after a rocky start to the season.
The mixture needs to sit overnight for the pectin to finish gelling.
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Figurative use, describing a team or plan coming together, extends from the literal chemical process of forming a gel.
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