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nitrocellulose

/ˌnaɪtrəʊˌsɛljuːloʊs/ noun · British & US
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What does nitrocellulose mean?

noun

A highly flammable and explosive cellulose nitrate used as a propellant in firearms and as a film base in photography.

Example

"The pyrotechnician carefully handled the nitrocellulose to avoid any accidental explosions."

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