"gun cotton" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the appearance of the material, resembling cotton wool, and its use in firearms. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gun cotton (uncountable)
  1. nitrocellulose. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-gun_cotton-en-noun-oP4IvWqB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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