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isinglass

/'aɪzɪn,glæs/

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noun
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; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity
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mica

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translucent substance transparent substance mineral

Definition that contains isinglass

beluga valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas
acipenser huso valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas
court plaster a plaster composed of isinglass on silk; formerly used to dress superficial wounds
white sturgeon valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas
hausen valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas