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isinglass

i·sin·glass
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahy-zuh n-glas, -glahs, ahy-zing-]
    • /ˈaɪ zənˌglæs, -ˌglɑs, ˈaɪ zɪŋ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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