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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For those unfamiliar, this gelatinous fungus is naturally rich in vitamins A (a.k.a. retinol), C, and D while being more intensely hydrating than hyaluronic acid.
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
Agar Agar, which is a gelatinous substance derived from red algae, was shown to reduce body weight and fat in a 16-week study of 76 people (consuming a conventional Japanese diet) with type 2 diabetes.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
These potlucks are all about gathering together and celebrating with a sprawling lineup of cheesy pasta bakes, creamy casserole, and vintage desserts, including the occasional jiggly gelatinous salad.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
Slabs of gelatinous fleshlike goo, first in white, then black, bounce across the playing field.
—Lillian Davies, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
Agar Agar, which is a gelatinous substance derived from red algae, was shown to reduce body weight and fat in a 16-week study of 76 people (consuming a conventional Japanese diet) with type 2 diabetes.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
These potlucks are all about gathering together and celebrating with a sprawling lineup of cheesy pasta bakes, creamy casserole, and vintage desserts, including the occasional jiggly gelatinous salad.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
Slabs of gelatinous fleshlike goo, first in white, then black, bounce across the playing field.
—Lillian Davies, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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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
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gelatinous
adjective
ge·lat·i·nous
jə-ˈlat-nəs, -ᵊn-əs
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