Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛləˌtɪn/

Definitions of gelatin

noun a colorless, flavorless substance derived from collagen, used in cooking as a gelling agent

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat fruit-flavored gelatin for dessert.

A2 Gelatin is often used in making gummy candies.

B1 The recipe calls for gelatin to be dissolved in hot water.

B2 Some people use gelatin as a thickening agent in cooking.

C1 Professional chefs may use gelatin sheets for certain culinary techniques.

C2 Gelatin is derived from collagen and is commonly used in food production.

adjective gelatinous

Example Sentences

A1 I bought some gelatin powder to make jelly desserts.

A2 The gelatinous texture of the dessert was off-putting to some guests.

B1 The recipe called for gelatin as a binding agent for the ingredients.

B2 The gelatin coating on the candy gave it a glossy finish.

C1 The chef used gelatin sheets to create a delicate mousse for the dessert.

C2 The gelatinous consistency of the panna cotta was perfectly set.

Examples of gelatin in a Sentence

formal Gelatin is commonly used in the food industry as a gelling agent.

informal I love making homemade gummy candies with gelatin.

slang I can't believe how bouncy these Jello shots are, must be all that gelatin!

figurative The team's defense was like gelatin, easily broken through by the opposing players.

Grammatical Forms of gelatin

past tense

gelatined

plural

gelatins

comparative

more gelatin

superlative

most gelatin

present tense

gelatins

future tense

will gelatin

perfect tense

have gelatined

continuous tense

is gelatining

singular

gelatin

positive degree

gelatin

infinitive

to gelatin

gerund

gelatining

participle

gelatined

Origin and Evolution of gelatin

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'gelatin' originates from the Latin word 'gelatus', which means 'frozen' or 'stiff'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a substance derived from animal collagen, gelatin has evolved to also include a variety of gelling agents used in food and pharmaceutical industries.