Definition of gelatine Gelatine

/ʤɛˌlʌtiˈn/ - [jeluteen] - gel•a•tine

We found 8 definitions of gelatine from 5 different sources.

What does gelatine mean?

Noun
gelatine - a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
		gelatin
		albuminoid, scleroprotein a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye

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

gelatine (n.)
Animal jelly; glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by prolonged boiling. Specifically (Physiol. Chem.), a nitrogeneous colloid, not existing as such in the animal body, but formed by the hydrating action of boiling water on the collagen of various kinds of connective tissue (as tendons, bones, ligaments, etc.). Its distinguishing character is that of dissolving in hot water, and forming a jelly on cooling. It is an important ingredient of calf's-foot jelly, isinglass, glue, etc. It is used as food, but its nutritious qualities are of a low order.
gelatine (n.)
Same as Gelatin.

gelatine
Gelatin, jel′a-tin, n. an animal substance which dissolves in hot water and forms a jelly when cold.—adj. Gelatig′enous, producing gelatine.—vs.t. Gelat′ināte, Gelat′inīse, to make into gelatine or jelly.—vs.i. to be converted into gelatine or jelly.—ns. Gelatinā′tion, Gelatinisā′tion.—adjs. Gelatin′iform, having the form of gelatine; Gela′tinoid, like gelatine; Gelat′inous, resembling or formed into jelly.—n. Gelā′tion, solidification by cold.—Explosive gelatine, a powerful explosive made by gently heating nitro-glycerine in a water-bath, then dissolving gun-cotton in it. [Fr.,—It. gelatina, gelata, jelly.]