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单词 pyroxylin
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Definition of pyroxylin in English:

pyroxylin

noun pʌɪˈrɒksɪlɪnpə-
mass nounChemistry
  • A form of nitrocellulose which is less highly nitrated and is soluble in ether and alcohol.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The process of pyroxylin gunpowder production is a complex multiphase chemical engineering process.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French pyroxyline, from Greek pur 'fire' + xulon 'wood'.

 
 

Definition of pyroxylin in US English:

pyroxylin

nounpə-
Chemistry
  • A form of nitrocellulose which is less highly nitrated and is soluble in ether and alcohol.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The process of pyroxylin gunpowder production is a complex multiphase chemical engineering process.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French pyroxyline, from Greek pur ‘fire’ + xulon ‘wood’.

 
 
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