cellulose nitrate

Noun

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

ریشه

Combination of 'cellulose' and 'nitrate', referring to the chemical process of nitrating cellulose.

مثال

• Cellulose nitrate was commonly used in the production of early photographic films.
• Explosives made from cellulose nitrate are highly volatile.
• The artist applied a layer of cellulose nitrate lacquer to protect the painting.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Make explosives from cellulose nitrate Apply cellulose nitrate lacquer