gelatin
gelatin
Definition
gela·tin (jel′ə tin)
noun
- the tasteless, odorless, brittle mixture of proteins extracted by boiling skin, bones, horns, etc.; also, a similar vegetable substance: gelatin dissolves in hot water, forming a jellylike substance when cool, and is used in the preparation of various foods, medicine capsules, photographic film, etc.
- something, as a jelly, made with gelatin
- a sheet of translucent, colored material, placed over stage lights for special effects
Etymology: Fr gélatine < It gelatina < gelata, a jelly < pp. of L gelare, to freeze < IE base *gel-, to freeze > cool, L gelu, frost
gelatin
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: IMPORTANT NOTE Modern color films are no longer made using gelatin.
- dissolve: Stir in the cooled berries and whipped cream, then slowly pour in the dissolved gelatin, in a continuous stream, stirring constantly.
- contain: A number of oral products contain gelatin from UK cattle.
- make: The flesh was removed with a double-edged two-handled knife and this could be processed to make gelatin and glue.
- prepare: A form of gelatin prepared from the internal membranes of fish bladders.
- add: Add gelatin to water, and stir until gelatin has dissolved.
Adjective modifier
- porcine: Others contain bovine or porcine gelatin, which is likely to be unacceptable to strict vegetarians.
Modifies a noun
- capsule: Gelatin capsules dissolve easily in the stomach, releasing the medicine which is absorbed from the gut into the bloodstream.
- sponge: This could be tiny plastic beads or a gelatin sponge.
- silver: Bloomsbury's sale 19th & 20th Century Photographs on November 14th includes several gelatin silver prints by Fay Godwin.
- filter: The rings feature a slot for gelatin filter holders.
- print: Each print is a toned silver gelatin print from a paper negative approx.
- holder: The rings feature a slot for gelatin filter holders.
Noun used with modifier
- silver: Each print is a toned silver gelatin print from a paper negative approx.
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