Collodion

n.

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(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.

Noun

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collodion - a colorless syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol; used as a coating for wounds or photographic films

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