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Gelatin

noun

A colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin. Synonym: gelatine.

An edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods. Synonym: jelly.

A thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects. Synonym: gel.

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... which are consumed in production, but do not constitute a visible part of the raw product,(275) as coal in a smithy, powder in the chase or in mining, muriatic acid, in the preparation of gelatin, chlorine in bleaching etc. ...

— Principles Of Political Economy • William Roscher

... solution, say of salt, be placed in a drum provided with a parchment bottom, termed a "dialyser," and the drum and its contents placed in a larger vessel of water, the salt will pass through the membrane. If the salt solution be replaced by one of glue, gelatin or gum, it will be found that the membrane is impermeable to these solutes. To the first class Graham gave the name "crystalloids," and to the second "colloids." This method is particularly effective in the preparation of silicic acid. By ...

— Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 3 - "Destructors" to "Diameter" • Various

... group we have a set of frozen desserts called by many "ice creams," but which are really frozen custards, flavored. In localities where cream is not accessible, the Neapolitan Creams are far better than milk thickened with cornstarch or gelatin. ...

— Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings Together with - Refreshments for all Social Affairs • Mrs. S. T. Rorer

Words linked to "Gelatin" : aspic, kickshaw, albuminoid, dainty, membrane, goody, scleroprotein, calf's-foot jelly, blasting gelatin, delicacy, treat