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isin·glass | \ ˈī-zᵊn-ˌglas 
, ˈī-ziŋ- \
, ˈī-ziŋ- \Definition of isinglass
1 : a semitransparent whitish very pure gelatin prepared from the air bladders of fishes (such as sturgeons) and used especially as a clarifying agent and in jellies and glue
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Recent Examples on the Web The paper was made of cloth, sometimes silk and isinglass, which is somewhat see-through and made from fish air bladders.
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Jonah Estess, The Conversation, "Curious Kids: Why is money green?," 29 Aug. 2019 Langton said Norwegians have a long history of woodcarving as a way to express themselves during the long winters that kept them in dark cabins, many of which did not have windows until the invention of isinglass in the 1600s.
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Brian E. Clark, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Decorah’s Vesterheim Museum tells Norwegian immigrant experience," 22 Dec. 2017 The fish were utilized for caviar, isinglass and even as fuel for steamships, according to reports.
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Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Sturgeon add spice to Lake of the Woods fishery," 14 Oct. 2017
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isinglass
nounisin·glass | \ ˈīz-ᵊn-ˌglas , ˈī-ziŋ- \
, ˈī-ziŋ- \Medical Definition of isinglass
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
— called also ichthyocolla
2 : mica
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The first known use of isinglass was in 1535
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