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gelatinous Definition

ge·lati·nous (jə lat'n əs)

adjective

  1. of or containing gelatin
  2. like gelatin or jelly; having the consistency of gelatin or jelly; viscous

gelatinous Related Forms
ge·lati·nous·ness noun
gelatinous Synonyms

gelatinous

modif.

jellied, coagulated, viscous; see thick 3.

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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