isinglass

[ ahy-zuh n-glas, -glahs, ahy-zing- ]
/ ˈaɪ zənˌglæs, -ˌglɑs, ˈaɪ zɪŋ- /

noun

a pure, transparent or translucent form of gelatin, obtained from the air bladders of certain fish, especially the sturgeon: used in glue and jellies and as a clarifying agent.
mica, especially in thin, translucent sheets.

Origin of isinglass

1535–45; < Middle Dutch huysenblase (with glass for blase by folk etymology), literally, sturgeon bladder; cognate with German Hausenblase

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British Dictionary definitions for isinglass

isinglass
/ (ˈaɪzɪŋˌɡlɑːs) /

noun

a gelatine made from the air bladders of freshwater fish, used as a clarifying agent and adhesive

Word Origin for isinglass

C16: from Middle Dutch huysenblase, literally: sturgeon bladder; influenced by English glass

Scientific definitions for isinglass

isinglass
[ īzən-glăs′, īzĭng- ]

A transparent, almost pure gelatin prepared from the inner membrane of the swim bladder of the sturgeon and certain other fishes. It is used as an adhesive and a clarifying agent.
Mica, especially in the form of the mineral muscovite.