soluble nitrocellulose
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soluble nitrocotton — noun see soluble nitrocellulose … Useful english dictionary
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nitrocellulose — nitrocellulosic, nitrocellulous, adj. /nuy treuh sel yeuh lohs /, n. Chem. See cellulose nitrate. [1880 85; NITRO + CELLULOSE] * * * ▪ chemical compound also called Cellulose Nitrate, a mixture of nitric esters of cellulose, and a highly … Universalium
nitrocellulose — Gun Gun (g[u^]n), n. [OE. gonne, gunne; of uncertain origin; cf. Ir., Gael., & LL. gunna, W. gum; possibly (like cannon) fr. L. canna reed, tube; or abbreviated fr. OF. mangonnel, E. mangonel, a machine for hurling stones.] 1. A weapon which… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cordite — Not to be confused with Cordaites, the extinct tree. A stick of cordite from World War II … Wikipedia
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explosive — explosively, adv. explosiveness, n. /ik sploh siv/, adj. 1. tending or serving to explode: an explosive temper; Nitroglycerin is an explosive substance. 2. pertaining to or of the nature of an explosion: explosive violence. 3. likely to lead to… … Universalium
Lacquer — For items made with lacquer, see Lacquerware. Lacquer box with inlaid mother of pearl peony decor, Ming Dynasty, 16th century In a general sense, lacquer is a somewhat imprecise term for a clear or coloured varnish that dries by solvent… … Wikipedia
Ballistite — Bal lis*tite, n. [See {Ballista}.] (Chem.) A smokeless powder containing equal parts of soluble nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
industrial polymers, major — Introduction chemical compounds used in the manufacture of synthetic industrial materials. In the commercial production of plastics, elastomers, man made fibres, adhesives, and surface coatings, a tremendous variety of polymers are… … Universalium
