gelatin
/ˈdʒɛlətɪn/ · gel·a·tin
noun
- A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc. The chef used gelatin to clarify the broth for the soup.
- An edible jelly made from this material. The kid loved eating the gelatin dessert at the birthday party.
- A thin, translucent membrane used as a filter for photography or for theatrical lighting effects. The photographer used a sheet of gelatin to diffuse the harsh light in the studio.
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Did you know? Gelatin is often used as a gelling agent in food, but it's also used in some medical applications, such as wound dressings and surgical implants.