isinglass
ˈaɪzɪŋˌɡlɑːs
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Definition of isinglass - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mineralDatedthin transparent sheet of micaDated
  • The old stove had an isinglass window.
glimmer mica sheet
2.
foodDatedgelatine from fish bladders used in food processingDated
  • Isinglass is used to clarify beer.
gelatin
3.
materialsDatedthin transparent gelatin used in making jellies and glueDated
  • The chef used isinglass to prepare the dessert's jelly base..
gel jelly
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Images of isinglass

  • isinglass: thin transparent sheet of mica
    thin transparent sheet of mica

Origin of isinglass

Dutch, huisenblas (sturgeon bladder)

Examples of isinglass in a sentence

  • Isinglass was used in the construction of early windows.
  • Isinglass is often used in winemaking.
  • The chef used isinglass to set the jelly.
  • Isinglass was the key ingredient in the clear jelly.
  • The recipe called for isinglass to set the mixture.

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  1. French:mica, isinglass, ...
  2. German:Glimmer, Hausenblase, ...
  3. Italian:mica, isinglass, ...
  4. Spanish:mica, cola de pescado, ...
  5. Portuguese:mica, isinglass, ...
  6. Chinese:云母片, 鱼鳔明胶, ...
  7. Japanese:アイシングラス, 魚ゼラチン, ...
  8. Arabic:مِيكا, غِرَاء سَمَك, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּלְיוֹן מִיקָה, אִיזִינְגְלַאס, ...
  10. Russian:слюда, ихтиокол, ...
  11. Ukrainian:слюда, риб'ячий желатин, ...
  12. Hindi:आइसिंग्लास, इज़िंग्लास, ...
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