collodion
Photographic coating liquid
Collodion is a syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in ether and alcohol that dries to form a tough, transparent film.
It was used in early photography for the wet-plate process and in medicine as a wound dressing that seals and protects skin: The doctor applied collodion to the cut.
The word survives mainly in historical and specialized contexts.
Acid-treated cellulose compound
- etherVolatile organic solvent
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- viscousThick and slow-flowing
volatile · syrupy · solution · flammable · cellulose nitrate · dissolution · transparent · mixture
Photograph on metal sheet
- daguerreotypeFirst commercial photography method
- glass plateFlat transparent tableware
- emulsionBlended immiscible liquids
- silver nitrateAgNO₃ crystalline salt
negative · exposure · developer · fixer · sensitizer · albumen · photographic plate · gelatin
Glossy protective coating
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- coatingApplied surface covering
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- fixativeSubstance that preserves artwork
engraving · lithography · printing · bookbinding · protective coating · finish · laminate · waterproofing
Protective covering for injuries
- liquid bandageProtective coating for wounds
- skin protectantTopical protective coating
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
antiseptic · sealant · adhesive · membrane · protective film · corn removal · scarring · topical
nitrocellulose
Acid-treated cellulose compound
- etherVolatile organic solvent
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
viscous · volatile · syrupy · solution · flammable · cellulose nitrate · dissolution · transparent · mixture · compound
tintype
Photograph on metal sheet
- daguerreotypeFirst commercial photography method
- glass plateFlat transparent tableware
- emulsionBlended immiscible liquids
silver nitrate · negative · exposure · developer · fixer · sensitizer · albumen · photographic plate · gelatin · cyanotype
lacquer
Glossy protective coating
fixative · engraving · lithography · printing · bookbinding · protective coating · finish · laminate · waterproofing
wound dressing
Protective covering for injuries
- liquid bandageProtective coating for wounds
- skin protectantTopical protective coating
- flexibleAble to bend freely
waterproof · antiseptic · sealant · adhesive · membrane · protective film · corn removal · scarring · topical · sterile