Definitions for collodion
kəˈloʊ di əncol·lo·di·on

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1. collodionnoun

   a colorless syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol; used as a coating for wounds or photographic films

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1. collodionnoun

   a syrupy solution of pyroxylin in alcohol and ether that evaporates on a surface to form a clear elastic film; used in surgical dressings, photographic plates and lacquer paints

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1. Collodion

   Collodion is a flammable, syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in ether and alcohol. There are two basic types: flexible and non-flexible. The flexible type is often used as a surgical dressing or to hold dressings in place. When painted on the skin, collodion dries to form a flexible nitrocellulose film. While it is initially colorless, it discolors over time. Non-flexible collodion is often used in theatrical make-up. Collodion was also the basis of most wet-plate photography until it was superseded by modern gelatin emulsions.

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1. collodion

   Collodion is a clear, syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol and ether. It is used mainly in photography, surgery, and pyrotechnics, as it creates a flexible, protective film when it dries. In medicine, it's often used to cover and protect a wound or to hold skin together like glue, especially for surgical procedures.

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1. Collodionnoun

   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

2. Etymology: [Gr. like glue; ko`lla glue + form. Cf. Colloid.]

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1. Collodion

   Collodion is a flammable, syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol. There are two basic types; flexible and non-flexible. The flexible type is often used as a surgical dressing or to hold dressings in place. When painted on the skin, collodion dries to form a flexible nitrocellulose film. While it is initially colorless, it discolors over time. Non-flexible collodion is often used in theatrical make-up. Watch the origins and the process of creating a collodion print via George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film. Click here.

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1. Collodion

   kol-ō′di-on, n. a gluey solution of gun-cotton in alcohol and ether, used in surgery and photography. [Gr. kollōdēs—kolla, glue, eidos, form, appearance.]

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1. Collodion

   A nitrocellulose solution in ether and alcohol. Collodion has a wide range of uses in industry including applications in the manufacture of photographic film, in fibers, in lacquers, and in engraving and lithography. In medicine it is used as a drug solvent and a wound sealant.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of collodion in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of collodion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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