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Isinglass

/ˈaɪzɪŋɡlɑːs/

A form of gelatine obtained from the air bladder of the sturgeon and certain other fish, used as an adhesive and as a clarifying agent for wine and beer.

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noun

1
A form of gelatine obtained from the air bladder of the sturgeon and certain other fish, used as an adhesive and as a clarifying agent for wine and beer.
2
A thin, transparent sheet of mica (probably from its similarity to true isinglass).

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micanoun	(mineralogy) Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Isinglass"

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Word	Definition
micanoun	(mineralogy) Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.
plasternoun	(uncountable) A paste applied to the skin for healing or cosmetic purposes.
carlocknoun	A sort of Russian isinglass, made from the air bladder of the sturgeon. Among its uses is clarifying wine, restoration, and making gelatin.
fish gluenoun	isinglass
ichthyocollanoun	(archaic) Fish glue, isinglass; a glue prepared from the sounds (swimming bladders) of various fishes.
glass eelnoun	Transparent larva of an eel.
ganoinenoun	(zoology) A glassy, often multi-layered mineralized tissue that covers the scales, cranial bones and fin rays in some fish.
sea grapenoun	A small tree, of species Coccoloba uvifera, that grows on sandy beaches in tropical America; it has clusters of purple fruit.
ichthidinnoun	(archaic) A substance from the egg yolk of osseous fishes.
gas bladdernoun	(ichthyology) An internal organ that fish use to control their buoyancy, allowing them to maintain or change depth by changing their density.
saltglandnoun	Alternative form of salt gland. [a specialized gland, located near the eyes or nose of certain marine animals that secretes a liquid having a high salt content; it enables the animal to drink seawater without having to eliminate the excess salt through the kidneys]
ichthinenoun	An albuminous substance found in fish eggs.
salt glandnoun	a specialized gland, located near the eyes or nose of certain marine animals that secretes a liquid having a high salt content; it enables the animal to drink seawater without having to eliminate the excess salt through the kidneys
jellycoatnoun	(zoology) The gelatinous coating on an egg.
gravadlaxnoun	Alternative form of gravlax. [Salmon dry-cured in salt, seasoned with dill and sugar, and served usually thinly sliced as an appetizer.]
aspidinnoun	A spongy bonelike material that made up the skin of the jawless fish Astraspis
sea jellynoun	A jellyfish.
opaline	Resembling opal in having a milky white iridescence.
sea-blubbernoun	Alternative form of sea blubber [A jellyfish; a medusa.]
gravlaksnoun	Alternative form of gravlax. [Salmon dry-cured in salt, seasoned with dill and sugar, and served usually thinly sliced as an appetizer.]