noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈd͡ʒɛlətɪn/
/ˈd͡ʒɛlətiːn/less often
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
An edible jelly made from this material.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
A thin, translucent membrane used as a filter for photography or for theatrical lighting effects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
verb
Meaning 4
To coat with gelatin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, transitive
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Antonyms: none provided
5
noun
Meaning 5
a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: gel
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: membrane
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noun
Meaning 6
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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