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guncotton

/ˈɡʌnˌkɒt.ən/

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noun

/ˈɡʌnˌkɒt.ən/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее азотнокислый эфир целлюлозы, используемый в производстве лаков и взрывчатых веществ.

A noun referring to a nitric acid ester of cellulose, used in the manufacture of lacquers and explosives.

uncountable

  1. Explosive compoundC2formalscientific

    A highly flammable and explosive material made by treating cellulose (such as cotton) with nitric acid, used in propellants and lacquers.

    ruПироксилин

    • Guncotton was historically used as a propellant in firearms.
    • The factory produced guncotton for military explosives.
    • Chemists handle guncotton with extreme caution due to its volatility.

    Synonymsnitrocellulosepyroxylin

Forms
  • guncottons plural form
  • guncottons' possessive plural form
  • guncotton's possessive singular form