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Gelatin Definition & Meaning

gelatin
noun
  1. a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
  2. an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
  3. a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

"Gelatin" in song lyrics

See how gelatin is used in real songs:

  • "The beat comes gelatin"
    Aesop Rock f/ Slug — I'll Be OK
  • "My touch turns men into gelatin"
    Breez Evahflowin' — Super - Breez!
  • "I'll put a hole in your skull and extract your gelatin"
    Cannibal Ox — Raspberry Fields

Usage tips for "gelatin"

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Frequently asked questions

What does gelatin mean?
a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
What part of speech is gelatin?
Gelatin is a noun.
How many definitions does gelatin have?
Gelatin has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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