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Glycerine Paste

A stiff glutinous compound, recommended by Dr. Tilt as a basis for plaster.

It is made by boiling 100 or 150 grains common starch in 1 ounce of glycerine. This is similar to Schacht's plasma. (See No. 5009.)

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