1713, from French gélatine (17c.) "clear jelly-like substance from animals; fish broth," from Italian gelatina, from gelata "jelly," from gelare "to jell," from Latin gelare "to freeze, congeal" (see cold (adj.)). With chemical suffix -ine (2). Spelling gelatin is from 1800. "The form without final -e is in scientific (or pseudo-scientific) use only ..." [Fowler].
权威例句
1. In photography, the essential light sensitive coating on ph otographic film comprising gelatine and silver salts.
在照相技术中, 覆盖在照相底片上的由胶和银盐组成的感光物质.
2. Melt the gelatine powder with hot water. Stir into raspberry.
鱼胶粉与热水调至溶解, 拌入覆盆子液中.
3. Use a little milk to soak the gelatine powder first.
吉利丁先用少许牛奶浸泡开.
4. Mix the gelatine powder and sugar into hot water.
把鱼胶粉、糖及热水混和.
5. Dissolve gelatine in got water and beat into the cheese mixture.