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Definition of gelatin

gelatin

/ˈdʒɛl.ə.tɪn/
(UK: gelatine)
gel · a · tin
Adverb:gelatinously
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Plural:gelatins
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Adjective:gelatinous
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gelatin Lexical Profile

gelatin Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A virtually colorless and tasteless water-soluble protein prepared from collagen and used in food preparation as the basis of jellies, in photographic processes, and in glue and pharmaceutical capsules.

Example

"The pastry chef dissolved powdered gelatin in warm water to help the berry mousse set properly."

2

North American A sweet, fruit-flavored dessert made with sweetened and flavored gelatin that sets into a translucent, wobbly mass.

Example

"The hospital cafeteria served a small cup of red gelatin alongside the soup and sandwich."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French gélatine, from Italian gelatina, a derivative of gelata ('jelly'), which comes from the Latin verb gelare ('to freeze' or 'to congeal'), ultimately from gelu ('frost' or 'cold').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gelatin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gelatin
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