About The Word Collodion
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Collodion
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What's The Definition Of Collodion?
[n] a colorless syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol; used as a coating for wounds or photographic films
Synonyms | Synonyms for Collodion: Related Terms | Find terms related to Collodion: See Also | solution Collodion In Webster's Dictionary \Col*lo"di*on\, n. [Gr. ? like glue; ko`lla glue + ?
form. Cf. {Colloid}.] (Chem.)
A solution of pyroxylin (soluble gun cotton) in ether
containing a varying proportion of alcohol. It is strongly
adhesive, and is used by surgeons as a coating for wounds;
but its chief application is as a vehicle for the sensitive
film in photography.
{Collodion process} (Photog.), a process in which a film of
sensitized collodion is used in preparing the plate for
taking a picture.
{Styptic collodion}, collodion containing an astringent, as
tannin.
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