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1. (n.) gelatin
a nearly transparent, glutinous substance, obtained by boiling the bones, ligaments, etc., of animals, and used in making jellies, glues, and the like.
2. gelatin
any of various similar substances, as vegetable gelatin.
3. gelatin
a preparation or product in which such a substance is the essential constituent.
4. gelatin
an edible jelly made of this substance.
Etymology: (1790–1800; < F gélatine < ML gelātina < L gelātus, ptp. of gelāre to freeze)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) gelatin, gelatine
a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
2. (noun) gelatin, jelly
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
3. (noun) gelatin, gel
a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Gelatin
alt. of Gelatine
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. Gelatin
A product formed from skin, white connective tissue, or bone COLLAGEN. It is used as a protein food adjuvant, plasma substitute, hemostatic, suspending agent in pharmaceutical preparations, and in the manufacturing of capsules and suppositories.
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