gelatin

noun
UK: /ˈdʒel.ə.tɪn/
US: /ˈdʒel.ə.tɪn/

  1. A clear, almost colorless, flavorless substance made from animal bones and tissues, used to make jellies and thicken foods.

    1. I used gelatin to make this dessert.
    2. The recipe calls for powdered gelatin to set the mousse properly which creates very delicate texture.

  2. A food made with gelatin, often flavored and brightly colored.

    1. The kids loved the gelatin at the party.
    2. She prepared a layered gelatin dessert for the potluck, with fruits suspended in each colorful section.

Synonyms

jelly pectin

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gelatin" in English means: A clear, almost colorless, flavorless substance made from animal bones and tissues, used to make jellies and thicken foods., A food made with gelatin, often flavored and brightly colored..

The phonetic transcription of "gelatin" is /ˈdʒel.ə.tɪn/ in British English and /ˈdʒel.ə.tɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gelatin": jelly, pectin.

Example usage of "gelatin": "I used gelatin to make this dessert.". More examples on the page.