gelatin

noun

gel·​a·​tin ˈje-lə-tən 

variants or less commonly gelatine

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 (such as agar) resembling gelatin

b

: an edible jelly made with gelatin

3

: gel sense 2

Examples of gelatin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stir into lemon gelatin until slightly thickened; remove any unmelted ice. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

Keep In Mind The soft gel capsules include bovine gelatin, making this supplement inappropriate for anyone on a vegan or vegetarian diet. —Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024

Examples of fluids in this category include albumin, plasma, and solutions containing gelatin or starches. —Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024

The researchers then submerged these patches in warm water, which caused the gelatin to dissolve and release the yarns for easy recycling or reuse. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gelatin

noun

gel·​a·​tin

variants also gelatine

ˈjel-ət-ᵊn 

1

: gummy or sticky protein obtained by boiling animal tissues and used as food, in photography, and in medicine

2

: an edible jelly formed with gelatin

3

: a thin colored transparent sheet used to color a stage light

Medical Definition

gelatin

noun

gel·​a·​tin

variants also gelatine

ˈjel-ət-ən 

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