gel ice

noun

: a gel matrix in a solution that is frozen in a pack especially for use in preserving perishable products

Examples of gel ice in a Sentence

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Watch the video above to learn how to make your own reusable DIY gel ice pack at home. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024 Nowadays, there are many better DIY ice pack options available, including DIY gel ice packs. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024 Gently apply a cold compress, gel ice pack wrapped in a thin towel, or even a bag of frozen peas to problem areas. Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024 Here’s how to make a DIY gel ice pack with a reusable bag and just 3 simple ingredients. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 June 2023 The chocolates were shipped with three reusable gel ice packs to keep them cool and prevent melting. Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2023 The gel ice packs that help keep the box cool are also recyclable. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Health.com, 5 Oct. 2021 This mini gel ice pack measures 2 inches by 2 inches and has an adhesive back, which allows you to place it anywhere on your body without having to tape or wrap it. Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gel ice was in 1983

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“Gel ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gel%20ice. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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