gelatin
noun
gel·a·tin
ˈje-lə-tən 
variants
or less commonly gelatine
1
: glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by boiling
especially
: a colloidal protein used as a food, in photography, and in medicine
2
a
: any of various substances (such as agar) resembling gelatin
b
: an edible jelly made with gelatin
3
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Foods like broth, gelatin, applesauce, and even popsicles are often suggested for a few days until symptoms subside.
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
The Great Red Spot seems to wiggle like a bowl of gelatin over the 90-day period.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
In the scene, Lex tries her best not to make any sudden movements after realizing that Velociraptors are approaching — leading to the spoon of gelatin in her hand beginning to tremble wildly as the camera zooms in on her terrified face.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The black-and-white gelatin silver prints are presented on a modest scale that strikes the perfect balance between intimacy and immediacy.
—Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2024
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
The Great Red Spot seems to wiggle like a bowl of gelatin over the 90-day period.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
In the scene, Lex tries her best not to make any sudden movements after realizing that Velociraptors are approaching — leading to the spoon of gelatin in her hand beginning to tremble wildly as the camera zooms in on her terrified face.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The black-and-white gelatin silver prints are presented on a modest scale that strikes the perfect balance between intimacy and immediacy.
—Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2024
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gelatin
noun
gel·a·tin
variants
also gelatine
1
: gummy or sticky protein obtained by boiling animal tissues and used as food, in photography, and in medicine
2
: an edible jelly formed with gelatin
3
: a thin colored transparent sheet used to color a stage light
Medical Definition
gelatin
noun
gel·a·tin
variants
also gelatine
1
: glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by boiling
especially
: a colloidal protein used as a food, in photography, and in medicine
2
a
: any of various substances (as agar) resembling gelatin
b
: an edible jelly made with gelatin
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