celloidin

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Synonyms: colloidin, celloidins

Antonyms: colloidin, celloidins

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} A [[semisolid]] solution of [[pyroxylin]] in [[ether]] and [[alcohol]]. Used to embed specimens for microscopy before they are sectioned and placed on slides.
2. A [[specimen]] embedded in celloidin.

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