Nitrocellulose (Noun)
Meaning
A nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Nitrocellulose was used as a coating in the early production of photographic film.
- The explosive properties of nitrocellulose make it a key component in the manufacturing of modern ammunition.
- A large quantity of nitrocellulose was recovered from the abandoned explosives factory.
- Nitrocellulose lacquer gave the guitar its high-gloss finish and durable protection.
- The fire that ravaged the nitrocellulose storage facility caused massive destruction and displaced many nearby residents.