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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Last year, researchers in Qingdao, China developed a synthetic sponge made of starch and gelatin designed to remove microplastics from water, though its efficacy varied depending on water conditions.
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Lex Harvey, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Add agar gelatin and glucose mix to the chocolate and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Today, marshmallows are comprised mainly of corn syrup, cornstarch, sugar, water and gelatin, per the National Confectioners Association.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Recipe Notes These gelatin shots can be adapted for different celebrations by changing the colors and flavors of both the gelatin and the rum.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Lex Harvey, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Add agar gelatin and glucose mix to the chocolate and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Today, marshmallows are comprised mainly of corn syrup, cornstarch, sugar, water and gelatin, per the National Confectioners Association.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Recipe Notes These gelatin shots can be adapted for different celebrations by changing the colors and flavors of both the gelatin and the rum.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 7 Oct. 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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