Degelation

/ˌdiːdʒəˈleɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process or result of removing gelatin from something.

Etymology

From de- (remove) + gelation (the process of forming gel) + -tion (noun suffix). Technical term used in chemistry and materials science.

Kelly Says

During degelation of old photographs, conservators use carefully controlled chemical baths to dissolve away the gelatin layer without damaging the actual image—it's like performing delicate surgery on history.

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