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gelatinous

adjective ge·lat·i·nous \jə-ˈlat-nəs, -ˈla-tə-nəs\

Definition of GELATINOUS

: resembling gelatin or jelly : viscous <a gelatinous precipitate>

: of, relating to, or containing gelatin

— ge·lat·i·nous·ly adverb

— ge·lat·i·nous·ness noun

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GELATINOUS Defined for Kids

adjective ge·lat·i·nous \jə-ˈlat-nəs, -ˈla-tə-\

: resembling gelatin or jelly <The mushrooms had a gelatinous texture.>

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adjective ge·lat·i·nous \jə-ˈlat-nəs, -^ən-əs\

: resembling gelatin or jelly : viscous

: of, relating to, or containing gelatin

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