collodion (redirected from flexible 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 [kəˈləʊdɪən], collodium [kəˈləʊdɪəm]

n

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless or yellow syrupy liquid that consists of a solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol: used in medicine and in the manufacture of photographic plates, lacquers, etc.

[from New Latin collōdium, from Greek kollōdēs glutinous, from kolla glue]

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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"