Celloidin
a concentrated form of pyroxylin used to embed tissues for cutting and microscopic examination.
Historical Examples
noun
a nitrocellulose compound derived from pyroxylin, used in a solution of alcohol and ether for embedding specimens before cutting sections for microscopy
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