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nitrocellulose

/ˌnaɪ.trəʊˈsel.jʊ.ləʊz/

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noun

/ˌnaɪ.trəʊˈsel.jʊ.ləʊz/C2formaltechnical
  • ruЛегковоспламеняющееся соединение, получаемое из целлюлозы, обработанной азотной кислотой, широко используемое в производстве лаков, покрытий и взрывчатых веществ.

A highly flammable compound derived from cellulose treated with nitric acid, commonly used in the production of lacquers, coatings, and explosives.

uncountable

  1. Nitric acid esterC2formaltechnical

    A highly flammable compound derived from cellulose treated with nitric acid, used in the production of lacquers, coatings, and explosives.

    ruЭфир азотной кислоты

    • Nitrocellulose is a key ingredient in many wood lacquers.
    • The factory produced nitrocellulose for use in smokeless gunpowder.
    • Early film stock was made from nitrocellulose, which was highly flammable.

    Synonymsguncottonnitrocottonpyroxylin

Forms
  • nitrocelluloses plural form
  • nitrocelluloses' possessive plural form
  • nitrocellulose's possessive singular form