Definition of NITROCOTTON

nitrocotton

Noun

  • a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives
  • Synonym of nitrocellulose.

Origin / Etymology

From nitro- + cotton.

Synonyms

cellulose nitrate, guncotton, nitrocellulose

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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