gelatin

or gel·a·tine

[ jel-uh-tn ]

/ ˈdʒɛl ə tn /

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noun

a nearly transparent, faintly yellow, odorless, and almost tasteless glutinous substance obtained by boiling in water the ligaments, bones, skin, etc., of animals, and forming the basis of jellies, glues, and the like.

any of various similar substances, as vegetable gelatin.

a preparation or product in which such an animal or vegetable substance is the essential constituent.

an edible jelly made of this substance.

Also called gelatin slide .Theater. a thin sheet made of translucent gelatin colored with an aniline dye, placed over stage lights, and used as a color medium in obtaining lighting effects.

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Origin of gelatin

1790–1800; <French gélatine<Medieval Latin gelātina, equivalent to Latin gelāt(us) frozen, thickened, past participle of gelāre (gel- freeze + -ātus-ate¹) + -ina-in²

Words nearby gelatin

geländeläufer, geländesprung, Gelasius I, Gelasius II, gelatification, gelatin, gelatinate, gelatin dynamite, gelatine, gelatinize, gelatinoid

How to use gelatin in a sentence

Film, as we know it, relies on light-sensitive silver suspended in an emulsion made with gelatin.
Watch this picture-perfect video on how camera film works|Purbita Saha|July 21, 2021|Popular-Science
Iceboxes gave way to refrigerators, making it easier to set a mousse or a gelatin mold.
America forgot how to make proper pie. Can we remember before it’s too late?|Megan McArdle|July 1, 2021|Washington Post
Sprinkle the gelatin into the water and let stand until it dissolves, whisking briefly to ensure all the gelatin is moistened.
Squishy, sweet homemade marshmallows will elevate your s’mores and hot chocolate|Daniela Galarza|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
Whether mass produced or homemade, they rely instead on gelatin for their structure, but there are dozens of ways to make a marshmallow.
Squishy, sweet homemade marshmallows will elevate your s’mores and hot chocolate|Daniela Galarza|January 12, 2021|Washington Post

After months of research, he reportedly discovered that the problems stemmed from changes in the chemical makeup of the gelatin.
What really happened during the ‘Kentucky meat shower’?|PopSci Staff|November 11, 2020|Popular-Science
After all, the brain is as soft as gelatin, and the body can only do so much to protect it.
What's Really Killing Athletes With Concussions?|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD, Tej Azad|December 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, bloom five sheets of gelatin in a bowl of warm water.
Lights, Camera, Cocktails|Brody Brown|August 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Take Marsala Gelee—retro gelatin shots—which Kenyon recently attempted.
Cooking Like It's 1899: Retro Cuisine Rises|Claire Saffitz|June 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Place half of the juice in a small pot, bring to a boil, add the soaked gelatin and whisk until smooth.
That '70s Food|Lydia Brownlow|April 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He heated some oil, stirred in a few sheets of gelatin, let the mixture cool in a baking dish and then sliced it into squares.
Home Ec at Harvard|Laura Colarusso|December 6, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Those who have tried to handle gelatin dry plates with moist hands will readily appreciate the value of this simple contrivance.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
Medicinal substances may be incorporated with the gelatin mixture.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
This is done by first growing the bacteria in some medium such as beef broth, gelatin, or on potato.
A Civic Biology|George William Hunter
That bacteria are also present can be proved by exposing a sterilized gelatin plate to the air in a schoolroom for a few moments.
A Civic Biology|George William Hunter
Gelatin and starch are added for the same purpose, though they are not frequently used.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants|Edwin M. Bruce

Scientific definitions for gelatin

gelatin

[ jĕl′ə-tn ]

An odorless, colorless protein substance obtained by boiling a mixture of water and the skin, bones, and tendons of animals. The preparation forms a gel when allowed to cool. It is used in foods, drugs, glue, and film.

gelatin

or gel·a·tine

Origin of gelatin

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Scientific definitions for gelatin