gelatin

(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

Origin: Fr gélatine < It gelatina < gelata, a jelly < pp. of L gelare, to freeze < IE base *gel-, to freeze > cool, L gelu, frost

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also gel·a·tine

noun

a. A colorless or slightly yellow, transparent, brittle protein formed by boiling the specially prepared skin, bones, and connective tissue of animals and used in foods, drugs, and photographic film.
b. Any of various similar substances.
A jelly made with gelatin, used as a dessert or salad base.
A thin sheet made of colored gelatin used in theatrical lighting. Also called gel.

Origin:

Origin: French gélatine

Origin: , from Italian gelatina

Origin: , diminutive of gelata, jelly

Origin: , from

Origin: feminine past participle of gelare, to freeze

Origin: , from Latin gelāre; see gel- in Indo-European roots

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