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Gelatinous vs Gelatinize - What's the difference?

gelatinous | gelatinize |

As an adjective gelatinous

is jelly-like.

As a verb gelatinize is

to cause to become gelatinous.

gelatinous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Jelly-like.
  • Of or referring to gelatin.

    • gelatinize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (UK) gelatinise

    Verb

    (gelatiniz)
  • to cause to become gelatinous.
  • to become gelatinous.
    • We allow that to cook long enough to gelatinize so we can mix it easily.
  • (photography) To coat or treat with gelatin.

    • Related terms

    * gelatinization