Fish glue

Japanese: 魚膠 - ぎょこう
Fish glue
Glue made from marine animals. The raw materials are the skin, scales, and bones of fish, and the skin, bones, and connective tissue of whales. These contain collagen, and when boiled, gelatin is obtained. It is mainly used as an adhesive for wood and other materials.
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Japanese:
水産動物から作る膠(にかわ)。原料は魚類の皮・鱗(うろこ)・骨,クジラの皮・骨・結合組織など。これらはコラーゲンを含み,煮熟するとゼラチンを得る。おもに木材などの接着剤として用いられる。
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