celloidin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A semisolid solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol. Used to embed specimens for microscopy before they are sectioned and placed on slides.
  2. A specimen embedded in celloidin.

Word forms

celloidin celloidins

Etymology

From cellulose + -oid + -in.

Related words

celloid celluloid collodion colloidin
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