Definition of Collodion. Meaning of Collodion. Synonyms of Collodion
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Definition of Collodion
Collodion Collodion Col*lo"di*on, n. [Gr. ? like glue; ko`lla glue + ?
form. Cf. Colloid.] (Chem.)
A solution of pyroxylin (soluble gun cotton) in ether
containing a varying proportion of alcohol. It is strongly
adhesive, and is used by surgeons as a coating for wounds;
but its chief application is as a vehicle for the sensitive
film in photography.
Collodion process (Photog.), a process in which a film of
sensitized collodion is used in preparing the plate for
taking a picture.
Styptic collodion, collodion containing an astringent, as
tannin.