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gelatin

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As a noun, gelatin means a protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.

Meanings of gelatin

5 meanings

noun

  1. A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.

  2. An edible jelly made from this material.

  3. A thin, translucent membrane used as a filter for photography or for theatrical lighting effects.

  4. A colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin

    Similar: gelatine
  5. An edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foodsfood

    Similar: jelly

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noun: a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from…
gelatine
noun: an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and …
noun: a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for co…

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