Collodion vs. Dressing

Collodionnoun

A syrupy solution of nitrocellulose (pyroxylin) in alcohol and ether that evaporates on a surface to form a clear elastic film; used in surgical dressings, photographic plates and lacquer paints.

Collodionnoun

A solution of pyroxylin (soluble gun cotton) in ether containing a varying proportion of alcohol. It is strongly adhesive, and is used by surgeons as a coating for wounds; but its chief application is as a vehicle for the sensitive film in photography.

Collodionnoun

a colorless syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol; used as a coating for wounds or photographic films

Collodion

Collodion is a flammable, syrupy solution of nitrocellulose in ether and alcohol. There are two basic types: flexible and non-flexible.

Dressingnoun

(medicine) Material applied to a wound for protection or therapy.

Dressingnoun

A sauce, especially a cold one for salads.

Dressingnoun

Something added to the soil as a fertilizer etc.

Dressingnoun

The activity of getting dressed.

Dressingnoun

(obsolete) Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire.

Dressingnoun

The stuffing of fowls, pigs, etc.; forcemeat.

Dressingnoun

Gum, starch, etc., used in stiffening or finishing silk, linen, and other fabrics.

Dressingnoun

An ornamental finish, such as a moulding around doors, windows, or on a ceiling.

Dressingnoun

(dated) Castigation; scolding; dressing down.

Dressingnoun

(dated) the process of extracting metals or other valuable components from minerals

Dressingverb

present participle of dress

Dressingnoun

Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire.

Dressingnoun

An application (a remedy, bandage, etc.) to cover a sore or wound.

Dressingnoun

Manure or compost over land. When it remains on the surface, it is called a top-dressing.

Dressingnoun

A preparation, such as a sauce, to flavor food for eating; a condiment; as, a dressing for salad.

Dressingnoun

Gum, starch, and the like, used in stiffening or finishing silk, linen, and other fabrics.

Dressingnoun

An ornamental finish, as a molding around doors, windows, or on a ceiling, etc.

Dressingnoun

Castigation; scolding; - often with down.

Dressingnoun

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

Dressingnoun

a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables

Dressingnoun

making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure

Dressingnoun

a cloth covering for a wound or sore

Dressingnoun

processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather

Dressingnoun

the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes

Dressingnoun

the act of applying a bandage

Dressingnoun

a sauce for salads, typically one consisting of oil and vinegar with herbs or other flavourings

Dressingnoun

stuffing

Dressingnoun

a piece of material used to cover and protect a wound

Dressingnoun

size or stiffening used in the finishing of fabrics

Dressingnoun

a fertilizing substance such as compost or manure spread over or ploughed into land