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What does isinglass mean?

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Noun
  1. 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.
  2. A thin, transparent sheet of mica (probably from its similarity to true isinglass).
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Antonin poured the thickening isinglass alternately into the fruit juice and the almond milk.
Answer: isinglass was originally mentioned in the list of allergens in the draft European Directive.
It has a long, pointed snout like the sterlet, and its flesh, caviar, and isinglass are highly valued.
In the centre of the room stands the belly stove, which has an isinglass door and is exactly like the stoves in Elevated stations.
Consequently, chitosan, ion exchange resins, isinglass, kaolin and rice hulls were retained on the list of permitted processing aids.
The inner membrane of the sturgeon's swim bladder is used to make isinglass, a very pure form of gelatin used for various industrial purposes.

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