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ge·lat·i·nize  (j-ltn-z, jl-tn-z)

v. ge·lat·i·nized, ge·lat·i·niz·ing, ge·lat·i·niz·es

v.tr.

1. To convert to gelatin or jelly.

2. To coat with gelatin.

v.intr.

To become gelatinous.

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ge·lati·ni·zation (-ltn--zshn) n.

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gelatinize, gelatinise [dʒɪˈlætɪˌnaɪz]

vb

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) to make or become gelatinous

2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) (tr) Photog to coat (glass, paper, etc.) with gelatine

gelatinization , gelatinisation n

gelatinizer , gelatiniser n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	gelatinize - coat with gelatin coat, surface - put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; "coat the cake with chocolate"
	2.	gelatinize - become gelatinous or change into a jelly; "the starch gelatinized when it was heated" gelatinise change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" gelatinise, gelatinize - convert into gelatinous form or jelly; "hot water will gelatinize starch"
	3.	gelatinize - convert into gelatinous form or jelly; "hot water will gelatinize starch" gelatinise alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" gelatinise, gelatinize - become gelatinous or change into a jelly; "the starch gelatinized when it was heated"