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gelatin

[ˈdʒɛlətɪn]

gelatin Definition

  • 1a translucent, colorless, odorless, and nearly tasteless substance that is made by prolonged boiling of animal skin, bones, and connective tissue
  • 2a dessert made with this substance, sweetened and flavored

Using gelatin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gelatin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The recipe calls for two tablespoons of gelatin.

  • Example

    She made a fruit salad with a layer of gelatin on top.

  • Example

    The dessert was a creamy chocolate mousse with a layer of raspberry gelatin.

gelatin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gelatin

Phrases with gelatin

  • a type of capsule made from gelatin that is used to hold medicines or supplements

    Example

    The doctor prescribed a daily dose of vitamins in gelatin capsules.

  • a black-and-white photographic print made by using a gelatin emulsion that contains light-sensitive silver salts

    Example

    The art exhibit featured a collection of gelatin silver prints from the early 20th century.

  • a gelatin substitute made from plant-based ingredients, such as agar-agar or carrageenan

    Example

    The vegan bakery uses vegetarian gelatin in their desserts instead of animal-based gelatin.

Origins of gelatin

from French 'gélatine', from Italian 'gelatina', diminutive of 'gelata', meaning 'frozen'

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Summary: gelatin in Brief

Gelatin [ˈdʒɛlətɪn] is a nearly tasteless and odorless substance made by boiling animal skin, bones, and connective tissue. It is used in cooking to make desserts like fruit salads and mousses, and in medicine to make capsules for supplements. Gelatin has substitutes like vegetarian gelatin made from plant-based ingredients.