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guncotton

/ˈɡʌnˌkɒt.ən/

Traducción: Sustancia explosiva obtenida al nitrar celulosa, generalmente algodón, que se usa en la fabricación de lacas, barnices y explosivos.

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noun

/ˈɡʌnˌkɒt.ən/C1formaltechnical
  • esSustancia explosiva obtenida al nitrar celulosa, generalmente algodón, que se usa en la fabricación de lacas, barnices y explosivos.

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

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  1. Explosive compoundC2formalscientific

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

    esAlgodón pólvora

    • 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.

    Sinónimosnitrocellulosepyroxylin

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