gelatinize
gelatinize · gelatinizes · gelatinized · gelatinizing
To cause to become gelatinousTo cause to become gelatinous.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To cause to become gelatinous.
become gelatinous or change into a jelly
(intransitive)To become gelatinous.
We allow that to cook long enough to gelatinize so we can mix it easily.
convert into gelatinous form or jelly
(transitive)To coat or treat with gelatin.
coat with gelatin
Forms
gelatinizes, gelatinizing, gelatinized, gelatinized| Base form | gelatinize · to gelatinize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | gelatinizes |
| Present participle | gelatinizing |
| Past simple | gelatinized |
| Past participle | gelatinized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- convert into gelatinous form or jelly:gelatinise
- become gelatinous or change into a jelly:gelatinise
Word family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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