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- [ahy-zuh n-glas, -glahs, ahy-zing-]
- /ˈaɪ zənˌglæs, -ˌglɑs, ˈaɪ zɪŋ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahy-zuh n-glas, -glahs, ahy-zing-]
- /ˈaɪ zənˌglæs, -ˌglɑs, ˈaɪ zɪŋ-/
Definitions of isinglass word
- noun isinglass a pure, transparent or translucent form of gelatin, obtained from the air bladders of certain fish, especially the sturgeon: used in glue and jellies and as a clarifying agent. 1
- noun isinglass mica, especially in thin, translucent sheets. 1
- noun isinglass A kind of gelatin obtained from fish, especially sturgeon, and used in making jellies, glue, etc., and for clarifying ale. 1
- noun isinglass a gelatine made from the air bladders of freshwater fish, used as a clarifying agent and adhesive 0
- noun isinglass a form of gelatin prepared from the internal membranes of fish bladders: it is used as a clarifying agent and adhesive 0
- noun isinglass mica, esp. in the form of thin, transparent sheets of muscovite 0
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Origin of isinglass
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Middle Dutch huysenblase (with glass for blase by folk etymology), literally, sturgeon bladder; cognate with German Hausenblase
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Parts of speech for Isinglass
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isinglass popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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