English dictionary

pyroxylin

/p/aI/'r/A/ks/@/l/I/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers

noun.substance

Synonyms pyroxyline

Source: WordNet 3.0
A substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is soluble in alcohol, ether, etc.; -- called also <i>pyroxyle</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913