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gelatinize

[juh-lat-n-ahyz, jel-uh-tn-]
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verb (used with object), ge·lat·i·nized, ge·lat·i·niz·ing.
  1. to make gelatinous.
  2. to coat with gelatin, as paper.
verb (used without object), ge·lat·i·nized, ge·lat·i·niz·ing.
  1. to become gelatinous.
Also gelatinate; especially British, ge·lat·i·nise.

Origin of gelatinize

First recorded in 1800–10; gelatin + -ize
Related formsge·lat·i·ni·za·tion, nounge·lat·i·niz·er, nounnon·ge·lat·i·niz·ing, adjectivesub·ge·lat·i·ni·za·tion, nounun·ge·lat·i·nized, adjective
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Related Words for gelatinize

consolidate, thicken, set, inspissate, curdle, compact, coalesce, condense, jelly, harden, concrete, dry, concentrate, solidify, clot, congeal, jell, jellify, clabber, gel

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British Dictionary definitions for gelatinize

gelatinize

gelatinise

verb
  1. to make or become gelatinous
  2. (tr) photog to coat (glass, paper, etc) with gelatine
Derived Formsgelatinization or gelatinisation, noungelatinizer or gelatiniser, noun
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gelatinize in Medicine

gelatinize

[jə-lăt′n-īz′, jĕl′ə-tn-īz′]
v.
  1. To convert into gelatin.
  2. To become gelatinous.
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