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gelatinous

[juh-lat-n-uhs] / dʒəˈlæt n əs /


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Sunfish have a gelatinous outer layer known as capsule, and both this layer and the skin contain a distinct microbiome.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026

A milk-based dessert similar in appearance to a blancmange, the pudding uses carrageen moss – a type of seaweed found in coastal areas – to give it a gelatinous texture.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

The ejected photo was for a short while, Samaras discovered, gelatinous and manipulable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026

The last time these researchers spotted this type of “extraordinary octopus,” the creature was also holding part of a jellyfish, which at the time helped scientists understand its surprising diet of gelatinous animals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025

Instead, she has a gelatinous figure, usually encased in orange polyester.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson


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