collodion

[US]/kəˈləʊdiən/
[UK]/kəˈloʊdiən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a flammable, syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol used in photography and surgery; the substance used as a film-forming agent in various applications
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

collodion film

collodion process

collodion solution

collodion coating

collodion exposure

collodion plate

collodion technique

collodion image

collodion negative

collodion emulsion

Example Sentences

collodion is often used in photography for making negatives.

the artist applied collodion to create a textured surface.

he learned about the history of collodion in his chemistry class.

collodion can be used as a binding agent in various applications.

the use of collodion in the 19th century revolutionized photography.

she carefully mixed collodion with other chemicals for her experiment.

collodion is flammable and should be handled with care.

in traditional photography, collodion was a crucial material.

he demonstrated how to coat a plate with collodion.

the collodion process requires precise timing and technique.

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