gelatinize

Other forms: gelatinized; gelatinizing; gelatinizes

Definitions of gelatinize
  1. verb
    convert into gelatinous form or jelly
    “hot water will gelatinize starch”
    synonyms: gelatinise
    gelatinise
    become gelatinous or change into a jelly
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    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    become gelatinous or change into a jelly
    “the starch gelatinized when it was heated”
    synonyms: gelatinise
    gelatinise
    convert into gelatinous form or jelly
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    type of:
    change
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  3. verb
    coat with gelatin
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    type of:
    coat, surface
    put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
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