nitrocotton | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) nitrocellulose containing a relatively large amount of nitrogen; highly explosive; used in making smokeless powder | |
Synonyms: | cellulose_nitrate nitrocellulose guncotton | |
Related terms: | nitrate cellulose_nitrate cellulose_ester pyroxylin pyrocellulose cordite blasting_gelatin | |
2. | [ noun ] (chemistry) nitric acid esters; used in lacquers and explosives | |
Synonyms: | nitrocellulose cellulose_nitrate | |
Related terms: | nitrate cellulose_ester guncotton pyroxylin pyrocellulose celluloid cordite blasting_gelatin | |
Similar spelling: |
Nitrostat Nitrosomonas |