Pyroxyle

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The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Same as pyroxylin.
  • Word Usage
    "This powder, now called pyroxyle, or fulminating cotton, is prepared with great facility by simply plunging cotton for fifteen minutes in nitric acid, then washing it in water, then drying it, and it is ready for use.”"