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pyroxylin
CIDE DICTIONARY
pyroxylin, n.
A substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is soluble in alcohol, ether, etc.; -- called also pyroxyle . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
pyroxylin, n. a form of nitrocellulose, soluble in ether and alcohol, used as a basis for lacquers, artificial leather, etc.
Etymology
F pyroxyline (as PYRO-, Gk xulon wood)
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