Celloidin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Celloidin is a noun meaning A specimen embedded in celloidin.
Meaning
A specimen embedded in celloidin.
More Meanings
- (biology) A semisolid solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol. Used to embed specimens for microscopy before they are sectioned and placed on slides.
Example Sentences
The celloidin will gradually change into a soft gel.
I will not cut the celloidins or check the bibliography for his book.
Word Forms
- celloidins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paraffin, embedding, celloidine, necoloidine, collodion, collodium.
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