nitrocellulose
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The plant located in the town of Bergerac specializes in making nitrocellulose, a highly flammable chemical compound.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2022
In Frederick, Ellume is sourcing nitrocellulose strips from India, said Parsons, the Ellume chief executive.
From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022
Typical nail lacquer, or nail polish, is made up of pigment plus a sort of plastic-y substance called nitrocellulose dissolved in a solvent.
From Slate • Aug. 17, 2019
One town, Nitro, even gets its name from a chemical — the nitrocellulose produced there for explosives.
From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2018
When cotton is plentiful, nitrocellulose is made as follows.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar by Various
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