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Collodion

Noun

1. A highly flammable, syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in ether and alcohol, used as an adhesive and a coating for photographic film.

Example sentence: She applied a thin layer of collodion to the glass plate before exposing it to light.

Noun

2. A colorless, syrupy substance used as a liquid bandage to protect wounds.

Example sentence: The doctor used collodion to seal the cut and prevent any infections.

Noun

3. A clear, colorless solution used in medical laboratories as a fixative for preserving microscope slides.

Example sentence: The tissue sample was immersed in collodion for preservation and further analysis.

Noun

4. A flexible, transparent substance used in the construction of prosthetic devices.

Example sentence: The prosthetist used collodion to create a custom socket for the patient's prosthesis.

Adjective

1. Referring to something characteristic of a particular local community.

Example sentence: The artist painted scenes that captured the collodion essence of the small coastal town.

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