gelatinize

[ juh-lat-n-ahyz, jel-uh-tn- ]

verb (used with object)

, ge·lat·i·nized, ge·lat·i·niz·ing.

1. to make gelatinous.
2. to coat with gelatin, as paper.

verb (used without object)

, ge·lat·i·nized, ge·lat·i·niz·ing.

1. to become gelatinous.

gelatinize

/ dʒɪˈlætɪˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become gelatinous
2. tr photog to coat (glass, paper, etc) with gelatine

Derived Forms

• geˌlatiniˈzation, noun
• geˈlatiˌnizer, noun

Other Words From

• ge·lati·ni·zation noun
• ge·lati·nizer noun
• nonge·lati·nizing adjective
• subge·lati·ni·zation noun
• unge·lati·nized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gelatinize¹

First recorded in 1800–10; gelatin + -ize

Example Sentences

The secret to the seemingly miraculous stuffing of soup in a dumpling is mixing a scoop of cold, gelatinized broth with the meat or vegetable filling.

From New York Times

It is full of starches that gelatinize and lend a thick, creamy texture.

From Washington Post

Turkey galantine — a stuffed, boiled, and gelatinized cold confection — was a particular favorite for the upper classes in Victorian England.

From Salon

Cornstarch also gelatinizes with the water present in the dough as the cookie bakes, leading to that tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

From Salon

This creates a layer of well-hydrated, gelatinized starches that give the finished loaf a shiny appearance and a crust that is crackly and crisp as opposed to crunchy and dry.

From New York Times