collodion

Betekenis (Engels)

A syrupy solution of nitrocellulose (pyroxylin) in alcohol and ether that evaporates on a surface to form a clear elastic film; used in surgical dressings, photographic plates and lacquer paints.

Concepten

collodium

collodion

Synoniemen

chemical solution

gincotton

pyroxylin cement

Vertalingen

Kollodium

collodium

Nitrocellulose

fulmicoton

Ginbaumwolle

Cellulosenitrat

nitrate de cellulose

κολλώδιο

Etymologie (Engels)

From Medieval Latin collodium, from Ancient Greek κολλώδης (kollṓdēs, “sticky”).

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