pyroxylin

/paɪˈroksɪlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A flammable, highly explosive, and highly toxic cellulose nitrate used in photographic film, matches, and other applications.

“The lab was working with pyroxylin to develop a new type of explosive.”

Synonyms

  • cellulose nitrate
  • nitrocellulose

Antonyms

  • non-flammable material
  • stable compound