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

The secret to the seemingly miraculous stuffing of soup in a dumpling is mixing a scoop of cold, gelatinized broth with the meat or vegetable filling.

From New York Times

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

From Washington Post

Turkey galantine — a stuffed, boiled, and gelatinized cold confection — was a particular favorite for the upper classes in Victorian England.

From Salon

Cornstarch also gelatinizes with the water present in the dough as the cookie bakes, leading to that tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

From Salon

This creates a layer of well-hydrated, gelatinized starches that give the finished loaf a shiny appearance and a crust that is crackly and crisp as opposed to crunchy and dry.

From New York Times