gelatin

  1. Noun.  a protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.
  2. Noun.  an edible jelly made from this material.
  3. Noun.  a thin, translucent membrane used as a filter for photography or for theatrical lighting effects .

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