process that renders tissue elements transparent for microscopic examination
clearing
most common clearing agent
xylene
agent that dehydrates and clears tissues at the same time
dioxane
clearing agents recommended for tough tissues, lymph nodes and embryos
chloroform and carbon tetrachloride
other name for terpineol
artificial oil of lilac
clearing agent for thick mucinous specimens
carbol-xylene
used for clearing embryos, insects and very delicate speciments
aniline oil
other name for oil of origanum
spanish hop oil (thyme oil)
other name for methyl salicylate
oil of wintergreen
best xylene substitute
lemonene