isinglass









isinglass


noun

  1. a pure, transparent or translucent form of gelatin, obtained from the air bladders of certain fish, especially the sturgeon: used in glue and jellies and as a clarifying agent.
  2. mica, especially in thin, translucent sheets.

noun

  1. a gelatine made from the air bladders of freshwater fish, used as a clarifying agent and adhesive

n. 1520s, said to be perversion of Dutch huysenblas, literally “sturgeon bladder,” from huysen “sturgeon” + blas “bladder;” so called because the substance was obtained from it.

  1. A transparent, almost pure gelatin prepared from the inner membrane of the swim bladder of the sturgeon and certain other fishes. It is used as an adhesive and a clarifying agent.
  2. Mica, especially in the form of the mineral muscovite.
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