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Highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers
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pyroxylin
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers [syn: pyroxyline ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
pyroxylin \py*rox"y*lin\, n. (Chem.) 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 .
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context organic compound English) A highly inflammable form of nitrocellulose; used in the manufacture of collodion and lacquers.
Usage examples of pyroxylin.
The best is one which I use, made of pyroxylin, the soluble cotton of commerce, dissolved in amyl acetate and acetone with some other substances that make it perfectly sterile.