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Isinglass
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(´zngls´´), gelatinous semitransparent substance obtained by cleaning and drying the air bladders of the sturgeon, cod, hake, and other fishes.
An imitation marble made by the plasterer; composed of a combination of Keene's cement, glue, isinglass, and coloring material; it takes a high durable polish.
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Wash the articles like a linen garment, but instead of wringing gently squeeze and sheet them, and when dry finish them with fine gum-water or dissolved isinglass, to which add some pearlash, rubbed on the wrong side; then pin them out.
 See also: Glass, Cleaning, Sheet, Soap, Water
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