gelatin
/,dʤelə'ti:n/ Cách viết khác : (gelatine) /,dʤelə'ti:n/
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- A colorless, tasteless, water-soluble protein substance derived from collagen: This is the primary substance, obtained by boiling the skin, bones, and connective tissues of animals. It is used in food, photography, and pharmaceuticals.
- A jelly-like food preparation: A dessert or other food item made by dissolving this protein substance in water or another liquid and allowing it to set.
- A thin, colored sheet: A translucent sheet made from this substance, used in theatrical lighting to create color effects.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Protein Substance):
- The recipe calls for one packet of unflavored gelatin to thicken the mousse.
- Gelatin is a key ingredient in making marshmallows and gummy candies.
- Noun (Food Item):
- For dessert, we had a fruit-flavored gelatin.
- She prepared a savory tomato gelatin as part of the salad.
- Noun (Theatrical Sheet):
- The lighting designer placed a blue gelatin in front of the spotlight to create a moonlit effect.
Advanced Usage
- "Gelatin process": Refers to historical photographic processes that used gelatin as a medium for light-sensitive silver salts.
- The gelatin process revolutionized photography in the late 19th century.
- "Gelatin silver print": A common type of black-and-white photographic print.
- The museum exhibited a collection of vintage gelatin silver prints.
Variants and Related Words
- Gelatine: An alternative spelling, more common in British English.
- The ingredient list specified "gelatine."
- Gelatinous (adjective): Having a jelly-like consistency.
- The creature left a gelatinous trail on the rocks.
- Gel (noun/verb): A semi-solid colloidal system; can be related but is chemically distinct from gelatin.
- She applied a cooling aloe gel to the sunburn.
Synonyms
- Jelly (when referring to the food preparation).
- Aspic (specifically for a savory gelatin dish, often containing meat or vegetables).
Related Phrases
- Gelatin capsule: A soluble capsule made from gelatin, used for enclosing medicine.
- Take two gelatin capsules with water after meals.
- Gelatin dessert: The general category of sweet, jellied foods.
- The children loved the brightly colored gelatin dessert.
Related Idioms
(Note: There are no common idioms that use the word "gelatin" itself. Idioms typically use the related word "jelly," such as "shake like a jelly.")
Noun
- a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
- an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
- a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin