colloid vs gel

colloid and gel both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
colloid	Yes	No	No	No
gel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, gel is a hyponym of colloid; that is, gel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than colloid:

colloid: a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
gel: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol

colloid (noun)	gel (noun)
a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension	a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
	jellylike substance used in hair styling
	a colloid in a more solid form than a sol

colloid (verb)	gel (verb)
	apply a styling gel to
	become a gel