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Definition of collin

collin

/ˈkɑːlɪn/
Col · lin
Plural:collins
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collin Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A purified form of gelatin used in early chemistry to study the properties of colloids and leather tanning.

Example

"The nineteenth-century chemist prepared a solution of collin to test the behavior of tanning agents on animal hides."

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collie
collier
colliery
collin
collins
collision
colloquial

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century by chemist Thomas Graham from Ancient Greek 'kolla' (glue) and the chemical suffix '-in', designating gelatin as the quintessential colloidal substance.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Collin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/collin
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