Gelatine

Pronunciation: /ˌdʒɛləˈtiːn/

Gelatine (noun)

  1. A clear, jelly-like substance made from animal parts, used to thicken food or make desserts.
  2. A substance used in medicine to create capsules or as a thickener in some medical products.

Examples

  • A recipe often calls for gelatine to thicken the dessert.
  • Gelatine is sometimes used in capsules for medication.

Common collocations: thicken a dish, add gelatine, use gelatine, gelatine capsules