jellify

[ jel-uh-fahy ]
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verb (used with object),jel·li·fied, jel·li·fy·ing.
  1. to make into a jelly; reduce to a gelatinous state.

verb (used without object),jel·li·fied, jel·li·fy·ing.
  1. to turn into jelly; become gelatinous.

Origin of jellify

1
First recorded in 1800–10; jelly + -fy

Other words from jellify

  • jel·li·fi·ca·tion, noun

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How to use jellify in a sentence

  • The use of dilute potash solution facilitates the study of chitinous parts by jellifying the muscles.

    The Flea | Harold Russell

British Dictionary definitions for jellify

jellify

/ (ˈdʒɛlɪˌfaɪ) /


verb-fies, -fying or -fied
  1. to make into or become jelly

Derived forms of jellify

  • jellification, noun

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