colloidal gel vs gel

colloidal gel and gel both are nouns.

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

As nouns, colloidal gel and gel are synonyms defined as:

colloidal gel (noun)	gel (noun)
a colloid in a more solid form than a sol	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

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