Cellulose Nitrate (Noun)
Meaning
A nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Cellulose nitrate was used as a primary component in the production of early photographic film and was highly flammable.
- The discovery of cellulose nitrate led to the development of smokeless gunpowder and other explosives.
- Cellulose nitrate is a highly unstable compound that can be detonated by heat or shock.
- The use of cellulose nitrate in lacquers and varnishes provided a durable and glossy finish for various surfaces.
- Early filmmakers had to be extremely cautious when working with cellulose nitrate film due to its highly flammable nature.