collodion

[ kuh-loh-dee-uhn ]

noun

1. a yellowish, viscous, highly flammable solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol: used in the manufacture of photographic film, in engraving and lithography, and in medicine chiefly for cementing dressings and sealing wounds.

collodion

/ kəˈləʊdɪəm; kəˈləʊdɪən /

noun

1. a colourless or yellow syrupy liquid that consists of a solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol: used in medicine and in the manufacture of photographic plates, lacquers, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of collodion¹

1850–55; alteration of New Latin collodium < Greek kollṓd ( ēs ) glutinous ( kóll ( a ) glue + -ōdēs -ode ¹ ) + -ium -ium

Word History and Origins

Origin of collodion¹

C19: from New Latin collōdium, from Greek kollōdēs glutinous, from kolla glue

Example Sentences

Their Iodized Collodion is highly sensitive, and retains all its qualities unimpaired for three months.

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I am myself quite unable to form an idea what the collodion pictures done by first-rate photographers are like.

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If the collodion is good, the film is semi-transparent, of a bluish opal-like appearance.

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Many of the unpleasant markings in collodion pictures may have their origin in the gutta percha.

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Occasionally, upon sensitising collodion, I have found it assume a deep sherry colour a few hours after being made.

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