Where does “collodion” come from?
Collodion comes from Ancient Greek κολλώδης, meaning glutinous or sticky.
collodion (English): A syrupy solution of pyroxylin in alcohol and...
Definitions
- A syrupy solution of pyroxylin in alcohol and...
Ancestry of “collodion”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | collodium | Alternative form of collodion |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κολλώδης | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κόλλα | glue; flour paste |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱol- | thorn, thorny plant |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱel- | to cover; to incline |
Words derived from “collodion”