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guncotton

/ˈɡʌnˌkɒt.ən/

Traduction: Substance explosive obtenue par nitration du coton ou d'autre cellulose, utilisée dans la fabrication de vernis, de poudres sans fumée et d'explosifs.

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noun

/ˈɡʌnˌkɒt.ən/C1formaltechnical
  • frSubstance explosive obtenue par nitration du coton ou d'autre cellulose, utilisée dans la fabrication de vernis, de poudres sans fumée et d'explosifs.

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

indénombrable

  1. Explosive compoundC2formalscientific

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

    frCoton-poudre

    • 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.

    Synonymesnitrocellulosepyroxylin

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