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gelatinize - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'gelatinize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Gelatinize [ v. i.]
- Same as Gelatinate, v. i.
2 . Gelatinize [ v. t.]
- To convert into gelatin or jelly. Same as Gelatinate, v. t.
- To coat, or otherwise treat, with gelatin.

Meaning of 'gelatinize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . gelatinize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- convert into gelatinous form or jelly
Example in sentence:
  • hot water will gelatinize starch
Meaning (2):
- become gelatinous or change into a jelly
Example in sentence:
  • the starch gelatinized when it was heated