gelatin

or gel·a·tine

[jel-uh-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

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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
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
Make the soaking syrup by mixing the coffee, sugar, and gelatin with a wire whisk.
4 Autumnal Desserts|Michel Richard|November 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Reduce the heat again, this time to low, and add the gelatin.
A Burgundy Wine Feast|Sophie Menin|July 4, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Yes; over the gelatin we had clothing; had a suit, shirt and undershirt, and underneath that a clipped goatskin.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
The extract so obtained keeps well (if all the fat and gelatin are removed), and is most conveniently adapted for exportation.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley
Put one quart of good bouillon, chicken or beef, over the fire, and boil it rapidly until reduced to a pint; add the gelatin.
Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings Together with Refreshments for all Social Affairs|Mrs. S. T. Rorer
They obtained a vigorous effect from Balmain's luminous paint, but when this was mixed in gelatin there was no external effect.
The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays|J. (John) Joly
The filtrate was invariably found to be quite devoid of fermenting power, none of the enzyme passing through the gelatin.
Alcoholic Fermentation|Arthur Harden

Word Origin and History for gelatin

gelatin

see gelatine.

Medicine definitions for gelatin

gelatin

n.

A derived protein formed by boiling collagen of animal tissues.

Science 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

noun

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