celloidin

cel·loi·din

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Definitions of celloidin word

noun celloidin a nitrocellulose compound derived from pyroxylin, used in a solution of alcohol and ether for embedding specimens before cutting sections for microscopy 3
noun celloidin a clear, concentrated, semisolid solution of pyroxylin used in microscopy for embedding specimens that are to be cut into thin cross sections 3
noun celloidin a concentrated form of pyroxylin used to embed tissues for cutting and microscopic examination. 1
noun celloidin (biology) A semisolid solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol. Used to embed specimens for microscopy before they are sectioned and placed on slides. 0
noun celloidin A specimen embedded in celloidin. 0

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; cell(ulose) + -oid + -in2

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