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gelatin
noun gel·a·tin \ˈje-lə-tən\
: a clear substance that is made by boiling animal bones or tissues and that is used in making jelly
: a food made with gelatin
Full Definition of GELATIN
1
: glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by boiling; especially : a colloidal protein used as a food, in photography, and in medicine
2
a : any of various substances (as agar) resembling gelatin b : an edible jelly made with gelatin
3
: gel 2
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Variants of GELATIN
gel·a·tin also gel·a·tine \ˈje-lə-tən\
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Origin of GELATIN
French gélatine edible jelly, gelatin, from Italian gelatina, from gelato, past participle of gelare to freeze, from Latin — more at cold
First Known Use: 1800
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GELATIN Defined for Kids
gelatin
noun gel·a·tin \ˈje-lə-tən\
Definition of GELATIN for Kids
1
: a gummy or sticky protein obtained by boiling animal tissues and used especially as food
2
: an edible jelly made with gelatin
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gelatin
noun gel·a·tin
Medical Definition of GELATIN
1
: glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by boiling; especially : a colloidal protein used as a food, in photography, and in medicine
2
a : any of various substances (as agar) resembling gelatin b : an edible jelly made with gelatin
Variants of GELATIN
gel·a·tin also gel·a·tine \ˈjel-ət-ən\
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