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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A cellulose nitrate used as a component of smokeless powder.

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  • noun organic chemistry nitrocellulose (cellulose nitrate) used in the manufacture of smokeless powder

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  • noun nitrocellulose containing less nitrogen than guncotton; used in making smokeless powder

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