nitrocotton

nitrocotton
/nuy'troh kot"n/, n. Chem.
[1895-1900; NITRO- + COTTON]

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  • cellulose nitrate — any of a group of nitric esters of cellulose, used in the manufacture of lacquers and explosives. Also called nitrocellulose, nitrocotton. [1890 95] * * * …   Universalium

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