celloidin

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Definition of celloidin

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noun

A semisolid solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol. Used to embed specimens for microscopy before they are sectioned and placed on slides.

“The celloidin will gradually change into a soft gel.”

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noun

A semisolid solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol. Used to embed specimens for microscopy before they are sectioned and placed on slides.

“The celloidin will gradually change into a soft gel.”
A specimen embedded in celloidin.

“I will not cut the celloidins or check the bibliography for his book.”

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From cellulose + -oid + -in.

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