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celloidin

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cel·loi·din  (s-loidn)
n.
A pure form of pyroxylin in which specimens for microscopic examination are embedded.
[cell(ulose) + -oid + -in.]
celloidin [səˈlɔɪdɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a nitrocellulose compound derived from pyroxylin, used in a solution of alcohol and ether for embedding specimens before cutting sections for microscopy
[from cellulose + -oid + -in]


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