collodion

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noun

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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Synonyms

iodized cantharidal styptic flexile collodium colloxyline pyrocollodion collodiochloride celloidin necoloidine celluloid pyroxylin nitrocellulose celloidine lacquer pyroxyline

Rhymes

custodian rhodian nickelodeon codeine bodian bodie in brody in cambodia in cambodian cody in

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