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nitrocellulose
This term refers to a specific chemical compound characterized by its extreme instability and volatility. In a technical or industrial context, it is discussed as a precursor to smokeless powder or as a primary component in early cinema film stock, where its tendency to ignite spontaneously is a critical safety concern.
As a chemical substance, the word is used as an uncountable mass noun. It describes the material itself rather than individual units, meaning it does not take a plural form in standard scientific or industrial usage.
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Examples
Nitrocellulose is a key component in the production of smokeless gunpowder.
Be careful with that old film reel because nitrocellulose is extremely flammable.
The automotive industry relied heavily on nitrocellulose lacquers for high gloss finishes.
I wonder if this vintage guitar finish is actually nitrocellulose lacquer.
The chemist explained how treating cotton with nitric acid creates nitrocellulose.
Early cinema was dangerous because the nitrocellulose base could ignite spontaneously.
We need to store the nitrocellulose in a temperature controlled environment to prevent degradation.
We need to store the nitrocellulose in a temperature controlled environment to prevent degradation.
Is nitrocellulose still used in modern ammunition propellants?
Is nitrocellulose still used in modern ammunition propellants?