Collodion
Collodion , noun
[Greek {not transcribed} like glue; ko`lla glue + {not transcribed} form. Compare Colloid.]
(Chemistry) A solution of pyroxylin (soluble gun cotton) in ether containing a varying proportion of alcohol. It is strongly adhesive, and is used by surgeons as a coating for wounds; but its chief application is as a vehicle for the sensitive film in photography.
Collocations (2)
Collodion process (Photography) , a process in which a film of sensitized collodion is used in preparing the plate for taking a picture.
Styptic collodion , collodion containing an astringent, as tannin.