Gelatin: meaning, definitions and examples
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gelatin
[ ˈdʒɛlətɪn ]
food
A colorless or slightly yellow, transparent, brittle (when dry), almost tasteless solid substance, derived from the collagen inside animals' skin and bones.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Gelatin is commonly used in making jellies, desserts, and candies.
- Vegetarian alternatives to gelatin include agar-agar and pectin.
medicine
A substance made from the collagen found in animal bones and connective tissues, used in medicine for coating tablets or capsules to make them easier to swallow.
Synonyms
capsule coating, gel
Examples of usage
- Some medications use gelatin for their capsules due to its smooth texture.
- Gelatin capsules are preferred by individuals who have difficulty swallowing pills.
Translations
Translations of the word "gelatin" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gelatina
🇮🇳 जिलेटिन
🇩🇪 Gelatine
🇮🇩 gelatin
🇺🇦 желатин
🇵🇱 żelatyna
🇯🇵 ゼラチン
🇫🇷 gélatine
🇪🇸 gelatina
🇹🇷 jelatin
🇰🇷 젤라틴
🇸🇦 جيلاتين
🇨🇿 želatina
🇸🇰 želatína
🇨🇳 明胶
🇸🇮 želatina
🇮🇸 gelatín
🇰🇿 желатин
🇬🇪 ჟელატინი
🇦🇿 jelatin
🇲🇽 gelatina
Word origin
The word 'gelatin' originates from the French word 'gélatine' and the Latin word 'gelatus', meaning 'frozen' or 'stiff'. Gelatin has been used for centuries in various culinary and medicinal applications, with its properties derived from collagen-rich animal tissues.