jəˈlat ə nˌīz, ˈjelətə̇ˌnīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: gelatin + -ize
transitive verb
1. : to convert into a gelatinous form or into a jelly
strong heating with water gelatinizes starch
— compare jelly
2. : to coat or treat with gelatin
intransitive verb
: to become gelatinous or change into a jelly