gelatinous

adjective

ge·​lat·​i·​nous jə-ˈla-tə-nəs How to pronounce gelatinous (audio)
-ˈlat-nəs
1
: resembling gelatin or jelly : viscous
a gelatinous precipitate
2
: of, relating to, or containing gelatin
gelatinously adverb
gelatinousness noun

Examples of gelatinous in a Sentence

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Bioluminescence is commonly spotted among fish, squid and gelatinous zooplankton, such as jellyfish, siphonophores, comb jellies, and other animals that are mostly made of water. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 For those unfamiliar, this gelatinous fungus is naturally rich in vitamins A (a.k.a. retinol), C, and D while being more intensely hydrating than hyaluronic acid. Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024 Agar Agar, which is a gelatinous substance derived from red algae, was shown to reduce body weight and fat in a 16-week study of 76 people (consuming a conventional Japanese diet) with type 2 diabetes. Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024 These potlucks are all about gathering together and celebrating with a sprawling lineup of cheesy pasta bakes, creamy casserole, and vintage desserts, including the occasional jiggly gelatinous salad. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gelatinous 

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gelatinous was in 1712

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“Gelatinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelatinous. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

gelatinous

adjective
ge·​lat·​i·​nous jə-ˈlat-nəs How to pronounce gelatinous (audio)
-ᵊn-əs
1
: resembling gelatin or jelly
2
: of, relating to, or containing gelatin

Medical Definition

gelatinous

adjective
ge·​lat·​i·​nous jə-ˈlat-nəs, -ᵊn-əs How to pronounce gelatinous (audio)
1
: resembling gelatin or jelly : viscous
2
: of, relating to, or containing gelatin

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