ISINGLASS


Meaning of ISINGLASS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈī-z ə n-ˌglas, ˈī-ziŋ- ]

noun

Etymology: probably by folk etymology from obsolete Dutch huizenblas, from Middle Dutch huusblase, from huus sturgeon + blase bladder

Date: 1535

1. : a semitransparent whitish very pure gelatin prepared from the air bladders of fishes (as sturgeons) and used especially as a clarifying agent and in jellies and glue

2. : mica especially when in thin transparent sheets ; especially : muscovite 2

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