gelatinous
adjective
ge·lat·i·nous
jə-ˈla-tə-nəs 
-ˈlat-nəs
2
: of, relating to, or containing gelatin
gelatinously
adverb
gelatinousness
noun
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Its skeleton consists of millions of mineral particles, suspended in a gelatinous matrix, that compact to protect itself from danger.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Some, like many jellyfish and swimming snails, consist of a thin layer of cells wrapped around a large nonliving ball of gelatinous material.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Understanding The Seed Debate Tomato seeds come wrapped in a gelatinous sac that can have a big affect on the texture and moisture level of your dish.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
On August 17, the agency posted a photo on social media of someone holding what appears to be a large ball of gelatinous goo.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Some, like many jellyfish and swimming snails, consist of a thin layer of cells wrapped around a large nonliving ball of gelatinous material.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Understanding The Seed Debate Tomato seeds come wrapped in a gelatinous sac that can have a big affect on the texture and moisture level of your dish.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
On August 17, the agency posted a photo on social media of someone holding what appears to be a large ball of gelatinous goo.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gelatinous
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“Gelatinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelatinous. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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gelatinous
adjective
ge·lat·i·nous
jə-ˈlat-nəs
-ᵊn-əs
1
: resembling gelatin or jelly
2
: of, relating to, or containing gelatin
Medical Definition
gelatinous
adjective
ge·lat·i·nous
jə-ˈlat-nəs, -ᵊn-əs
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