Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. An explosive compound (C6H9NO7) produced by the action of strong nitric acid upon starch or woody fiber. It somewhat resembles guncotton in its nature. Also called xylidine.
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“It was first discovered in 1832, by Braconnot, a French chemist, who called it xyloidine.”
“Nitro-starch has been known since 1883, when Braconnot discovered it, and called it xyloidine.”
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xylo- words
xylo is Greek for wood
xylophone is listed 37 timesxylobalsamum, xylocarp, xylocarpous, xylochrome, xylogen, xylograph, xylographed, xylographer, xylographic, xylographical, xylographing, xylography and 24 more...
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