Definitions for: Pyroxylin


[n] highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers



Webster (1913) Definition: Py*rox"y*lin, n. (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.

Synonyms: pyroxyline

See Also: cellulose nitrate, guncotton, nitrocellulose, nitrocotton

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