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gelatina

[ʒɛ.la.ˈti.nə]
nounfemininepl: gelatinas
gelatin
1. A translucent, colorless protein derived from collagen, used in cooking and food preparation
The dessert was made with gelatin and fruit juice.
A sobremesa foi feita com gelatina e suco de fruta.
2. A jelly-like substance or preparation, especially a dessert
Children love eating gelatin desserts.
As crianças adoram comer gelatinas de sobremesa.
3. In photography, a light-sensitive emulsion used in film or plates
Early photographic plates used gelatin as a binding agent.
As primeiras placas fotográficas usavam gelatina como agente aglutinante.
Synonyms
colágenogelatinosa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gelatina
Standard term for both culinary and industrial uses
Portugal
gelatina
Standard term, same as Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
gelatina
Common in dessert contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

gelatina de frutas
gelatina em pó
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