Definitions of isinglass in English
noun
(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; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity
(2) 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
(3) Used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity
Examples of isinglass in English
(1) Sometimes the wood surface was prepared with a coating of gesso or isinglass diluted in water with a little white pigment added.
(2) There is no evidence that isinglass is detrimental to health.
(3) The animal kingdom was represented by gelatin in the form of meat stock; isinglass ; and hartshorn.
(4) Antonin poured the thickening isinglass alternately into the fruit juice and the almond milk.
(5) Guinness uses isinglass , a form of gelatine made from fish bladders, in the production process to make the stout clearer.
synonyms of isinglass
mica
