nitrocellulose

Noun

A highly flammable compound made by nitrating cellulose with a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acid.

ریشه

Compound of 'nitro' and 'cellulose'.

مثال

• Nitrocellulose is commonly used in the production of explosives and lacquers.
• The explosive properties of nitrocellulose make it a key ingredient in fireworks.
• Certain types of photographic film are coated with a layer of nitrocellulose.