guncotton
Definition
Noun: A highly flammable nitrocellulose compound, produced by treating cellulose with nitric and sulfuric acids. It is a type of low-order explosive, historically used in propellants and certain lacquers.
Usage
"Guncotton" is a technical term used primarily in historical, industrial, and chemical contexts to describe a specific explosive material. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- The 19th-century discovery of guncotton revolutionized ballistic propellants.
- The factory produced guncotton for use in naval mines.
- Early photographic film was made from a form of guncotton, which posed a significant fire hazard.
Advanced Usage
- Chemical Composition: Guncotton is cellulose nitrate with a high nitrogen content (typically above 13%), which distinguishes it from the lower-nitrate forms used in lacquers and early plastics (like celluloid).
Variants and Related Words
- Nitrocellulose (n): The broader chemical term for the family of compounds produced by nitrating cellulose; guncotton is a specific, highly nitrated form.
- Cellulose nitrate (n): A synonymous technical term.
- Pyroxylin (n): A term often used for lower-nitrated, soluble forms of nitrocellulose used in lacquers and coatings, not typically for explosives.
Synonyms
- Nitrocellulose (in its highly nitrated form)
- Cellulose nitrate
Notes on Meaning
While "guncotton" specifically refers to the explosive form, the related term "nitrocellulose" has a wider range of applications, including non-explosive uses in inks, lacquers, and as a film base.
Noun
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a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives
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