Pyroxylin (Noun)
Meaning
Highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Pyroxylin was used in the early days of photography to create the collodion process for developing images.
- The highly flammable properties of pyroxylin made it a hazardous material to work with in the production of plastics and lacquers.
- Pyroxylin was a key component in the development of early film stock, but its flammability led to the creation of safer alternatives.
- The use of pyroxylin in the production of lacquers and plastics required strict safety protocols to minimize the risk of fires.
- Pyroxylin's highly flammable nature made it a popular choice for creating special effects in the early days of cinema.