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- [kuh-loh-dee-uh n]
- /kəˈloʊ di ən/
- /kəˈlo.diən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-loh-dee-uh n]
- /kəˈloʊ di ən/
Definitions of collodion word
- noun collodion 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 3
- noun collodion a highly flammable, colorless or pale-yellow, viscous solution of pyroxylin in a mixture of alcohol and ether: it dries quickly, forming a tough, elastic film, and is used as a protective coating for wounds, in cements, etc. 3
- noun collodion 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. 1
- noun collodion A syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in a mixture of alcohol and ether, used for coating things, chiefly in surgery and in a former photographic process. 1
- noun collodion A syrupy solution of pyroxylin in alcohol and ether that evaporates on a surface to form a clear elastic film; used in surgical dressings, photographic plates and lacquer paints. 0
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Origin of collodion
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; alteration of New Latin collodium < Greek kollṓd(ēs) glutinous (kóll(a) glue + -ōdēs -ode1) + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Collodion
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collodion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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