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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