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Definition of “gelatinization”

gelatinization (dʒɪˌlætɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən) 

Definitions

noun

  1. (chemistry) conversion into gelatinous form

gelatinize or gelatinise (dʒɪˈlætɪˌnaɪz Pronunciation for )

Definitions

verb

  1. to make or become gelatinous
  2. tr (photography) to coat (glass, paper, etc) with gelatine

Derived Forms

geˌlatiniˈzation, geˌlatiniˈsation noun
geˈlatiˌnizer, geˈlatiˌniser noun

Example Sentences Including 'gelatinization'

Starch is not soluble in cold water, but will thicken when heated with liquid, by a process called gelatinization.
Chapman, C. & Horsley, M. & Small, E. Technology Basic Facts

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