GELATINIZE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

coat with gelatin

Categories: Coat, Surface

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

become gelatinous or change into a jelly

Example: the starch gelatinized when it was heated

Categories: Change

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

convert into gelatinous form or jelly

Example: hot water will gelatinize starch

Categories: Change, Alter, Modify

Synonyms

Gelatinize, Gelatinise

🔗 Related Words

gelatin – A related word in the same word family.

ize – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.