gel vs colloidal gel

gel and colloidal gel both are nouns.

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

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

gel (noun)	colloidal gel (noun)
a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects	a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
jellylike substance used in hair styling
a colloid in a more solid form than a sol

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