noun
- plural of collodion: a syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in ether and alcohol, used in photography and medicine
Usage: technical; photography; medical
Examples
- The photographer prepared several collodions for the wet plate process.
- Different collodions were tested for their adhesive properties.
- The medical supplies included various collodions for wound treatment.
- Historical photographers relied on collodions to create their images.
- The laboratory stored multiple collodions in sealed containers.