Guncotton (Noun)
Meaning
A nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The worker in the factory handled guncotton with care, aware of its explosive properties.
- Guncotton was a key ingredient in the production of modern ammunition.
- In the 19th century, guncotton was used to make blasting caps for mining and excavation.
- The company developed a new type of guncotton that was more stable and easier to handle.
- Guncotton was used as a propellant in early firearms, but its volatility made it difficult to work with.