Meaning
gelatinous, jelly-like
- having the consistency or appearance of jelly or gelatin
In a sentence
La medusa ha un corpo trasparente e gelatinoso.
The jellyfish has a transparent, jelly-like body.
Il liquido si è trasformato in una massa densa e gelatinosa.
The liquid turned into a dense, gelatinous mass.
Non toccare quella patina gelatinosa che si è formata sullo stagno.
Don't touch that gelatinous film that formed on the pond.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gelatinoso | masculine · singular |
| gelatinosa | feminine · singular |
| gelatinosi | masculine · plural |
| gelatinose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often describes biological substances, chemical compounds, or certain foods.