celloidin
/sɛˈlɔɪdɪn/
noun
- A substance made from nitrocellulose and alcohol, used in microscopy to embed and preserve tissue samples for cutting into thin slices.
- After hardening, the celloidin block was mounted on a microtome for sectioning.
- Celloidin is preferred for some delicate specimens because it provides strong support.
- The lab technician embedded the brain tissue in celloidin before slicing it.