Word: gelatinizations
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ge
la
ti
ni
za
tions
Definition: Plural of gelatinization; a process of breaking down the intermolecular bonds of starch molecules in the presence of water and heat, allowing the hydrogen bonding sites (the hydroxyl hydrogen and oxygen) to engage more water
Morphemes:
Affix: gelatin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gelare
Language: la
Decoded: gelare
Meaning: to freeze
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A state or quality
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.