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Isinglass (horse)
WordNet
noun
(1) Any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A form of gelatine obtained from the air bladder of the sturgeon and certain other fish, used as an adhesive and as a clarifying agent for wine and beer.
- A thin, transparent sheet of mica.
- The dashboard's genuine leather, / With isinglass curtains y' can roll right down, / In case there's a change in the weather. - Lyrics from Oklahoma (The Surrey With The Fringe On Top)