PYROXYLIN

pyroxylin, pyroxyline

(noun) highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

pyroxylin (countable and uncountable, plural pyroxylins)

(organic compound) A highly inflammable form of nitrocellulose; used in the manufacture of collodion and lacquers.

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Py*rox"y*lin, n. (Chem.)

Definition: A substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is soluble in alcohol, ether, etc.; -- called also pyroxyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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