pyroxylin
Definition
Noun: 1. A highly flammable substance: Pyroxylin is a form of nitrocellulose, a compound created by treating cellulose (like cotton) with nitric and sulfuric acids. It is known for being extremely easy to ignite and burn.
Usage
Pyroxylin is a technical term used primarily in chemistry and industrial manufacturing contexts. It refers to the specific material used as a base for other products. - The early film industry used pyroxylin, which posed a significant fire risk. - The chemist handled the pyroxylin with extreme caution due to its flammability.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: Pyroxylin was a key component in early plastics (like celluloid) and photographic films. Its use has declined due to safety concerns.
- Museum conservators must carefully monitor artifacts made from pyroxylin-based plastics.
Variants and Related Words
- Nitrocellulose (n): The broader chemical category to which pyroxylin belongs. Pyroxylin is a specific type or grade of nitrocellulose with a certain nitrogen content.
- Collodion (n): A solution of pyroxylin in a mixture of ether and alcohol, used historically in medicine and photography.
- Celluloid (n): An early plastic made from pyroxylin and camphor.
Synonyms
- Guncotton (n): A term often used interchangeably with pyroxylin, though it can sometimes refer to a more highly nitrated form used in explosives.
Noun
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highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers
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