celloidin
Meanings
noun
- A semisolid solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol. Used to embed specimens for microscopy before they are sectioned and placed on slides.
- A specimen embedded in celloidin.
Word forms
Etymology
From cellulose + -oid + -in.
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