Associations to the word «Gelatin»

Wiktionary

GELATIN, noun. A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.
GELATIN, noun. An edible jelly made from this material.
GELATIN, noun. A thin, translucent membrane used as a filter for photography or for theatrical lighting effects.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats