Associations to the word «Collodion»

Wiktionary

COLLODION, noun. A syrupy solution of pyroxylin in alcohol and ether that evaporates on a surface to form a clear elastic film; used in surgical dressings, photographic plates and lacquer paints.

Dictionary definition

COLLODION, noun. A colorless syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol; used as a coating for wounds or photographic films.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley