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pyroxylin

py-rox′y-lin

,
Noun.
(Chem.)
A substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is soluble in alcohol, ether, etc.; – called also
pyroxyle
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Definition 2024


pyroxylin

pyroxylin

English

Noun

pyroxylin (countable and uncountable, plural pyroxylins)

  1. (organic chemistry) A highly inflammable form of nitrocellulose; used in the manufacture of collodion and lacquers.

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