gelatinize

gelatinize
gelatinization, n.gelatinizer, n.
/jeuh lat"n uyz', jel"euh tn-/, v., gelatinized, gelatinizing.
v.t.
1. to make gelatinous.
2. to coat with gelatin, as paper.
v.i.
3. to become gelatinous.
Also, gelatinate; esp. Brit., gelatinise.
[1800-10; GELATIN + -IZE]

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