"pyrocellulose" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From pyro- + cellulose. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pyro|cellulose}} pyro- + cellulose Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pyrocellulose (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) nitrocellulose (cellulose nitrate) used in the manufacture of smokeless powder. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic chemistry
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