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pyroxylin

 

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Noun pyroxylin has 1 sense
  1. pyroxylin, pyroxyline - highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers
    --1 is a kind of cellulose nitrate, nitrocellulose, guncotton, nitrocotton

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Pyroxylin

Description:

Pyroxylin, also known as nitrocellulose, is a highly flammable compound that is mainly used as a film-forming agent or explosive material. It is derived from cellulose through a nitration process, resulting in a highly versatile substance with various applications.

Sample sentences:

  1. The film industry utilizes pyroxylin to create transparent film strips for movies.
  2. Due to its explosive properties, pyroxylin is commonly used in the manufacturing of ammunition and fireworks.
  3. Some industrial coatings contain pyroxylin as a primary ingredient, providing a protective and glossy finish on surfaces.

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