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cellulose nitrate
A compound made by treating cellulose with a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids. Cellulose nitrate is used as the base for certain plastics, and as a component in the manufacture of explosives. Cellulose nitrate is also known as nitrocellulose and guncotton.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aeronautics
- Company: Aviation Supplies & Academics
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