gelatine
gelatin (ˈdʒɛlətɪn)
/ (ˈdʒɛləˌtiːn) /
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noun
a colourless or yellowish water-soluble protein prepared by boiling animal hides and bones: used in foods, glue, photographic emulsions, etc
an edible jelly made of this substance, sweetened and flavoured
any of various substances that resemble gelatine
Also called (informal): gel a translucent substance used for colour effects in theatrical lighting
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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C19: from French gélatine, from Medieval Latin gelātina, from Latin gelāre to freeze
Words nearby gelatine
Gelasius II, gelatification, gelatin, gelatinate, gelatin dynamite, gelatine, gelatinize, gelatinoid, gelatinous, gelation, gelato
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