nitrocellulose
Meaning
A cotton-like material, made from cellulose by the action of nitric and sulphuric acids, used in the manufacture of explosives, collodion etc.
Synonyms
gincotton
nitrated cellulose
nitro-cotton
Translations
Etymology
From nitro- + cellulose.
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