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nitrocotton

nitrocotton

9.9
A strong, light material made from cotton treated with acid used in films and explosives
  • noun
  • /ˈnaɪtroʊˌkɒtən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : nitroalgodón
  • The factory produced nitrocotton for use in both film and explosives.

Examples

  • A solution of nitrocotton is often used to make clear, durable lacquers.

  • Improper storage of nitrocotton can lead to dangerous chemical reactions.

  • The factory produces nitrocotton for various applications.

  • Many artists use nitrocotton in their lacquer products.

  • A solution of nitrocotton is often used to make clear, durable lacquers.

  • The factory produced nitrocotton for use in both film and explosives.

  • Improper storage of nitrocotton can lead to dangerous chemical reactions.

Synonyms

nitrocellulose
vsnitrocotton
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A very flammable chemical made from plant fiber used in old film, paint, and explosives

is the same chemical term presented as the standard scientific name
guncotton
vsnitrocotton
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A highly flammable material made from cotton and strong acid used in explosives and varnish

is used also in making lacquers and plastics rather than mainly explosives
cellulose nitrate
vsnitrocotton
  • Specialized
8.3

A very flammable material made from plant fibers and a strong acid, used in lacquers, early photographic film, and explosives

is the same chemical but uses an alternative common name
pyrocellulose
vsnitrocotton
  • Specialized
9.9

A chemical from plant material that burns easily and is used to make smokeless powder

is used more widely for lacquers films and other products
pyroxylin
vsnitrocotton
  • Specialized
9.9

A very flammable chemical made from plant fibers used to make early plastics, film, and shiny coatings

is used more broadly including explosives and film production
pyroxyline
vsnitrocotton
  • Specialized
9.9

A very flammable chemical used to make photographic film, plastics, and varnish

is used more broadly including explosives and film production

Antonyms

nonexplosive
1 4.8

Cannot explode or cause an explosion

Surface Forms

nitrocotton singular
nitrocottons plural

Morphology

nitrocotton = cotton (semi-transparent) = nitro + cotton

Formed from the combining form 'nitro-' (indicating nitration) + 'cotton'; the relation is clear in chemistry but the term is technical and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Nitrocotton joins nitro- and cotton: nitro- comes from words about the chemical 'nitrogen' and cotton is the plant fibre used as the base. So nitrocotton is cotton treated with a strong nitric chemical, which is why it is very flammable and used in lacquers and explosives.