Meaning of nitrocotton in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌnʌɪtrə(ʊ)ˈkɒtn/

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  1. Noun

    nitrocotton

    Etymology

    mid 19th century; earliest use found in Scientific American

    Definitions

    1. nitric acid esters

    Examples

    • « used in lacquers and explosives »

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