isinglass

One entry found for isinglass.

Main Entry: isin·glass
Pronunciation: 'I-z^&n-"glas, 'I-zi[ng]-
Function: noun
Etymology: probably by folk etymology from obsolete Dutch huizenblas, from Middle Dutch huusblase, from huus sturgeon + blase bladder
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