pyroxyline
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Definition
Noun: A highly flammable substance, specifically nitrocellulose, used in the manufacture of collodion, certain plastics, and lacquers. It is a form of cellulose nitrate.
Usage and Examples
Noun: - The old film stock was made from pyroxyline, making it a serious fire hazard. - Artists in the 19th century used a solution of pyroxyline in ether and alcohol, known as collodion, for photographic processes. - The factory handles pyroxyline with extreme caution due to its explosive nature.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Historical Context: The term is primarily used in historical, industrial, or technical contexts related to early plastics, film, and coatings. Its use in common language is rare.
- As a Material Precursor: It is often discussed as the base material for products like celluloid, one of the first synthetic plastics.
Variants and Related Words
- Nitrocellulose (n): The more common technical name for the same chemical compound.
- Celluloid (n): A plastic made from nitrocellulose (pyroxyline) and camphor, historically used for film and various goods.
- Guncotton (n): A highly nitrated form of cellulose nitrate, used as an explosive.
Synonyms
- Nitrocellulose
- Cellulose nitrate
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, specific technical meaning. It does not have different common meanings or idiomatic uses. It refers exclusively to the chemical compound.
Noun
- highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers