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nitrocellulose Definition

nitro·cel·lu·lose (-sel′yo̵̅o̅ lōs′)

noun

any ester of nitric acid and cellulose; esp., a pulplike substance produced by the action of nitric acid upon wood, cotton, etc. in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid: used in making smokeless explosives, plastics, lacquers, etc.

nitrocellulose Related Forms
ni′tro·cel′·lu·los′ic (-lōs′ik) adjective
nitrocellulose Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • lacquer: The guitars feature a two-piece premium ash body with a Vintage White nitrocellulose lacquer finish.