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Having the form of gelatin.

Same as Gelatination.

To convert into gelatin or jelly. Same as Gelatinate, v. t.

Of the nature and consistence of gelatin or the jelly; resembling jelly; viscous.

The process of becoming solid by cooling; a cooling and solidifying.

See Gemmation.

Bent abruptly at an angle, like the knee when bent; as, a geniculate stem; a geniculate ganglion; a geniculate twin crystal.

Same as Geniculate.

The act of kneeling. [R.] Bp. Hall.

The worship of the earth. G. W. Cox. The Geological Series.

To make gestures or motions, as in speaking; to use postures. Sir T. Herbert.

The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to express passion or enforce sentiments.

One who gesticulates.

Representing by, or belonging to, gestures. T. Warton.

The situation and structure of the secretory vessels in plants. Martyn. Glandulation respects the secretory vessels, which are either glandules, follicles, or utricles. J. Lee.

A salt of glycocholic acid; as, sodium glycocholate.

See Grallæ.

Of or pertaining to the Grallatores, or waders.

To form into grains or small masses; as, to granulate powder, sugar, or metal.

Consisting of, or resembling, grains; crystallized in grains; granular; as, granulated sugar.