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gelatin

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: gelatin

1
 n
a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
2
 n
a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: gelatin
1

n a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin

Synonyms:
gelatine
Type of:
albuminoid, scleroprotein
a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye

n an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods

Synonyms:
jelly
Types:
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calf's-foot jelly
a savory jelly made with gelatin obtained by boiling calves' feet
gelatin dessert
jellied dessert made with gelatin and fruit juice or water
aspic
savory jelly based on fish or meat stock used as a mold for meats or vegetables
Jell-O, jello
fruit-flavored dessert (trade mark Jell-O) made from a commercially prepared gelatin powder
Type of:
dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat
something considered choice to eat
2

n a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

Synonyms:
gel
Type of:
membrane
a thin pliable sheet of material
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