gelatinize
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dʒəˈlɛtəˌnaɪz/
KK: /dʒəˈlætəˌnaɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To change into a jelly-like substance.
Example
When heated, the mixture will gelatinize and thicken.
Tense Forms
Past: gelatinized
Past Participle: gelatinized
Conversation
Have you ever seen how soup can gelatinize when it cools down?
Yeah, it's kind of interesting to watch.
I didn't realize it would change texture so much when it cools.
Right? It's like a whole different dish when it gelatinizes!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
thicken
solidify
harden
Antonyms
liquefy
dissolve
melt
transitive verb
Definition
To change a substance into a jelly-like form by adding gelatin or to cover something with gelatin.
Example
The chef decided to gelatinize the dessert to give it a smooth texture.
Tense Forms
Past: gelatinized
Past Participle: gelatinized
Conversation
Have you ever tried to gelatinize fruits for dessert?
No, but that sounds interesting! How do you do it?
It's pretty simple; you just coat them in gelatin before serving.
Root Explanation
Gelatinize → It is formed from "gelatin" (from Latin "gelatina", meaning a substance that is jelly-like) and "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word "gelatinize" means to make something into a jelly-like substance.
Memory Tip
Think of turning something into a jelly-like state, as 'gelatin' refers to that jelly-like substance and '-ize' means to make.
Visually Confused Words
degelatinize
delatinize
latinize
ungelatinized
platinize
latinizer
glutinize
elatine