gelatinize
1. [ verb ] become gelatinous or change into a jelly
Synonyms: gelatinise
Examples:

"the starch gelatinized when it was heated"

Related terms: change
2. [ verb ] coat with gelatin
Related terms: coat gelatin
3. [ verb ] convert into gelatinous form or jelly
Synonyms: gelatinise
Examples:

"hot water will gelatinize starch"

Related terms: change gelatin
Similar spelling:   gelatin
  gelatinise
  gelatine
  gelatinlike
  gelatinous