pyroxylin
/paɪˈrɑksəlɪn/
noun
- A flammable substance made by treating cotton or other plant material with nitric and sulfuric acids, used to make plastics, lacquers, and explosives.
- The artist applied a layer of pyroxylin to the canvas to create a glossy finish.
- Early movie film was made from pyroxylin, which was highly flammable.
- The factory used pyroxylin to produce a clear, durable coating for furniture.
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