collodion

col·lo·di·on  (k-ld-n)

n.

A highly flammable, colorless or yellowish syrupy solution of pyroxylin, ether, and alcohol, used as an adhesive to close small wounds and hold surgical dressings, in topical medications, and for making photographic plates.

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[Variant of collodium, from New Latin colldium, gluey substance, from Greek kollds, glutinous, gluelike : kolla, glue + -ds, adj. suffix (earlier, having the smell of, from ozein, od-, to smell).]

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collodion - a colorless syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol; used as a coating for wounds or photographic films solution - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water"