gelatinous
gelatinous
Definition
ge·lati·nous (jə lat′'n əs)
adjective
- of or containing gelatin
- like gelatin or jelly; having the consistency of gelatin or jelly; viscous
ge·lat′i·nous·ness noun
gelatinous
Synonyms
gelatinous
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- mass: Tongues bear large teeth, all freshwater Otolith A gelatinous mass containing a high level of calcium carbonate.
- capsule: The colonial cells are also held together by a gelatinous capsule surrounding the entire colony.
- substance: Mucilage a gelatinous substance, containing proteins and polysaccharides, that soothes inflammation.
- layer: In a linear acceleration, the gelatinous layer, which contains the otolith organ, is shifted aft.
- matrix: The posterior half of this organism is embedded in a gelatinous matrix which frequently contains an egg or two.
- cube: With a superhuman effort Darkhawk wrenched the doors open and led the others in a charge toward the gelatinous cube.
Modifying Another Word
- slightly: The warm, slightly gelatinous marrow would slide down my throat, its strong meaty taste filling my mouth.
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