"Trinitrocellulose" is a word in ENGLISH
Gun cotton; -- so called because regarded as
containing three nitro groups.
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A substance composed essentially of gun cotton and camphor, and when pure resembling ivory in texture and color, but variously …
Read the complete definitionA solution of pyroxylin (soluble gun cotton) in ether containing a varying proportion of alcohol. It is strongly adhesive, and …
Read the complete definitionAn explosion or sudden report made by the instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances' as, the detonation of gun …
Read the complete definitiongápas n {1} k. o. medium-sized tree which produces cotton. {2} prepared cotton for treatment of wounds. () v {1} …
Read the complete definitionAn explosive nitro derivative of certain sugars, analogous to nitroglycerin, gun cotton, etc.
Read the complete definitionSee Gun cotton, under Gun.
Read the complete definitionAn explosive consisting of gun cotton and camphor dissolved in nitroglycerin.
Read the complete definitionA compound, originally made from gun cotton and castor oil, but later from different materials, and used as a substitute …
Read the complete definitionA substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is …
Read the complete definitionAn explosive compound; a preparation of gun cotton.
Read the complete definitionTo insert or crowd a wad into; as, to wad a gun; also, to stuff or line with some soft …
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