gelatinify

/ˌdʒɛlətɪˈnaɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause something to become like gelatin; to lose firmness or solidity, especially through cooking or heat

“The prolonged heat from the sun caused the landscape to gelatinify, making it vulnerable to erosion.”

2. verb

to make something seem insubstantial or trivial

“The politician’s flippant response to the crisis was said to gelatinify the seriousness of the issue.”

3. noun

the process of causing something to become like gelatin

“The chef was concerned about the gelatinification of the dessert, as it would affect its texture and appearance.”

Synonyms

  • coagulate
  • liquefy

Antonyms

  • solidify
  • thicken