English Dictionary

celloidin

noun

(biology) A semisolid solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol. Used to embed specimens for microscopy before they are sectioned and placed on slides. / A specimen embedded in celloidin.

She used celloidin to preserve the delicate specimen.

意味（1）

(biology) A semisolid solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol. Used to embed specimens for microscopy before they are sectioned and placed on slides.

The celloidin will gradually change into a soft gel.

意味（2）

A specimen embedded in celloidin.

I will not cut the celloidins or check the bibliography for his book.