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nitrocotton

/ˈnaɪ.trəʊˌkɒt.ən/

Traduction: Ester nitrique de la cellulose, généralement utilisé dans la fabrication de vernis et d'explosifs.

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noun

/ˈnaɪ.trəʊˌkɒt.ən/C2formaltechnical
  • frEster nitrique de la cellulose, généralement utilisé dans la fabrication de vernis et d'explosifs.

A nitric acid ester of cellulose, commonly used in the production of lacquers and explosives.

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  1. Nitric acid esterC2formaltechnical

    A highly flammable compound made by treating cellulose with nitric acid, used in the production of lacquers, coatings, and explosives.

    frNitrocellulose

    • The factory stored nitrocotton in a temperature-controlled facility.
    • Nitrocotton is a key ingredient in some types of smokeless gunpowder.
    • Workers handling nitrocotton must wear protective gear due to its volatility.

    Synonymesguncottonnitrocellulosepyroxylin