Gelatinize Definition & Meaning

gelatinize
verb
  1. coat with gelatin
  2. become gelatinous or change into a jelly; "the starch gelatinized when it was heated"
  3. convert into gelatinous form or jelly; "hot water will gelatinize starch"

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