jellify

[ jel-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, jel·li·fied, jel·li·fy·ing.

1. to make into a jelly; reduce to a gelatinous state.

verb (used without object)

, jel·li·fied, jel·li·fy·ing.

1. to turn into jelly; become gelatinous.

jellify

/ ˈdʒɛlɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to make into or become jelly

Derived Forms

• ˌjellifiˈcation, noun

Other Words From

• jelli·fi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of jellify¹

First recorded in 1800–10; jelly + -fy

Example Sentences

He crashed into the lockers and tried to hold himself up, but his legs jellified and down he went.

From Literature

“That would jellify a human,” said David Kisailus, an engineer at the University of California, Irvine, who mentored Dr. Rivera’s work.

From New York Times

Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or until the stock is jellified and fat has formed a solid lid.

From Salon

Tiny, jelly-clad crustaceans known as Holopedium are thriving in some Canadian lakes after years of acid rain, threatening the food chain and “jellifying” the waters, say biologists.

From New York Times

"We wanted to make it convenient so you don't have to go through the whole process of boiling the water, making the Jell-O, waiting for it to jellify," said Estreller.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• congeal
• curdle
• thicken