Meaning of isinglass in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈaɪzɪnˌɡlæs/

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  1. Noun

    isinglass

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: alteration (by association with glass) of obsolete Dutch huysenblas‘sturgeon's bladder’, from huysen‘sturgeon’ + blas‘bladder’

    Definitions

    1. any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves

    Examples

    • « used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity »

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