Definition of GELATIN

gelatin

Plural: gelatins

Noun

  • A colorless, flavorless protein used in food and photography.
  • a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
  • an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
  • a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
  • A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.
  • An edible jelly made from this material.
  • A thin, translucent membrane used as a filter for photography or for theatrical lighting effects.

Verb

  • To coat with gelatin.

Examples

  • The word GELATIN felt wobbly on the board, but it scored a solid amount of points.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French gélatine (“jelly, gel”), from Italian gelatina (“jelly, gel”), from gelare (“to freeze”), from Latin gelō (“to freeze”).

Synonyms

gel, gelatine, jelly, E441 when used as a gelling agent

Scrabble Score: 8

gelatin: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gelatin: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gelatin: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

gelatin: valid Words With Friends Word