gelatinize

American  

[juh-lat-n-ahyz, jel-uh-tn-] / dʒəˈlæt nˌaɪz, ˈdʒɛl ə tn- /

especially British, gelatinise

verb (used with object)

gelatinized, gelatinizing

1. to make gelatinous.

2. to coat with gelatin, as paper.

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verb (used without object)

gelatinized, gelatinizing

1. to become gelatinous.

gelatinize British  

/ dʒɪˈlætɪˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become gelatinous

2. (tr) photog to coat (glass, paper, etc) with gelatine

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Other Word Forms

• gelatinization noun
• gelatinizer noun
• nongelatinizing adjective
• subgelatinization noun
• ungelatinized adjective

Etymology

Origin of gelatinize

First recorded in 1800–10; gelatin + -ize

Example Sentences

It is full of starches that gelatinize and lend a thick, creamy texture.

From Washington Post • Jun. 20, 2022