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gelatine

Gelatine is a 8 letter word which starts with the letter G and ends with the letter E for which we found 2 definitions.

Definition
(n.) Animal jelly; glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by prolonged boiling. Specifically (Physiol. Chem.) a nitrogeneous colloid not existing as such in the animal body but formed by the hydrating action of boiling water on the collagen of various kinds of connective tissue (as tendons bones ligaments etc.). Its distinguishing character is that of dissolving in hot water and forming a jelly on cooling. It is an important ingredient of calf's-foot jelly isinglass glue etc. It is used as food but its nutritious qualities are of a low order.
(n.) Same as Gelatin.

Syllable Information

The word gelatine is a 8 letter word that has 3 syllable 's . The syllable division for gelatine is: gel-a-tine


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