gel vs colloid

gel and colloid both are nouns.

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

As nouns, colloid is a hypernym of gel; that is, colloid is a word with a broader meaning than gel:

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

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

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