Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gelling

verb (to gel)

/ˈdʒɛlɪŋ/

Definition

The process of becoming gelatinous or forming a gel.

Examples

The chef added agar to the mixture, gelling it quickly into a firm dessert.
As the solution cooled, it began gelling, creating a perfect consistency for the sauce.
Using pectin is essential for gelling the jam properly.

Meaning

Gelling refers to the transformation of a substance into a jelly-like or semi-solid state, often used in cooking and food science to describe how ingredients thickened or set.