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Collodion - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Collodion is a syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol and ether, used in photography for coating plates and in medicine as a wound dressing or adhesive.

collodion

/kəˈloʊdiən/ /kəˈləʊdɪən/

Definition:

A flammable, syrupy solution of nitrocellulose used in photography and medicine.

Synonyms:

adhesive solution, film-forming liquid, nitrocellulose solution

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(No direct antonyms; context-dependent)

Common Collocations:

collodion process, collodion cotton, collodion film, collodion silver

Derivatives:

collodionize, collodionized

Usage Tips:

Use "collodion" to refer to the liquid solution in photographic or medical contexts.

Common Phrases:

wet collodion process, collodion emulsion, collodion negative

Etymology:

From Greek "kollōdēs" (glue-like), via French "collodion."

Examples:

  • 1. The artist applied collodion to the plate for a vintage photo effect.
  • 2. Collodion was historically used to seal wounds before modern adhesives.
  • 3. The photographer mixed collodion with silver nitrate for the wet plate process.
  • 4. Handle collodion carefully—it’s highly flammable and sticky.

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